As short-term property finance specialists, the team here at Signature Property Finance really works hard to deliver an excellent customer service, always based on our promise to deliver on the terms agreed at the outset – we do what we say we will. This commitment to service and certainty of funding is at the heart…

Scotland had the weakest figures for new buyer inquiries of any nation or region in the UK during February, according to the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The number of properties being put on the market was also down, for the fourth consecutive month, with most commentators pointing to the lockdown restrictions for slowing…

We are pleased to announce the winner of our 12 Deals of Christmas competition – Andrew Mackenzie-Shapland of Morris Shapland Financial Services.  The competition ran through December to January and involved answering 12 questions correctly – each related to a deal Signature Property Finance successfully secured in 2020 – then adding up the figures from your answers and submitting a final figure as your entry.   Andrew was able…

Just when property developers thought it couldn’t get any worse following the pandemic and an overheating market thanks to the stamp duty holiday, along comes a shortage of construction products including roofing materials and timber. The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) is reporting a rise of around 20% in timber prices and some roofing products being…

We have been in lockdown or coping with travel restrictions for almost a year now and for many of us that rely on meeting our clients and prospects face to face, it’s been a challenge. Although, I’m actually beginning to wonder how I ever found time for travel!

When Providing short-term property finance, like refurbishment and bridging loans, not only does a lot of effort go into delivering the funds on time, but also into ensuring the loan can be redeemed at some point in the future.

Given that Signature Property Finance operates right across the mainland UK, with offices in Birmingham, Cardiff, Edinburgh and London, it’s important we understand the local property markets and react accordingly. As Wales just emerges from lockdown, England goes in and Scotland settles into a 5-tier approach to restrictions, the property markets in the regions are…

Signature is performing well, which given the challenging economic environment and now second national lockdown, is satisfying to report. Other alternative lenders have not fared so well and will undoubtedly struggle in this phase of the pandemic response. The first lockdown played havoc with the sector as buying and selling property was halted, along with…

I’ve just joined Signature Property Finance in the dual role of Relationship Manager for the Midlands and National Development Manager. The first role is reasonably sale-explanatory, helping brokers and their clients achieve the appropriate bridging and refurbishment loans to progress projects. The other half of my role is a new one for me and for…

Firstly, when I refer to small housebuilders, I’m referring to the scale of the projects being undertaken, rather than the stature of those undertaking the building work. Secondly, this is a subject we covered back in November 2019.  Wolverhampton City Council recently posted an open opportunity for housebuilders to develop small former garage sites and small infill pockets of land in Wolverhampton, as it looks to deliver…