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We love receiving computer-generated images… no matter how simple they are!

We love receiving computer-generated images no matter how simple they are. What is even more exciting is when those images are of a scheme that we helped to structure the finance and are co-investing in ourselves. As with any investment, monitoring progress and business planning are essential and as you can see from the live…

November 1, 2021
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[FREE WEBINAR] Property Development Finance: Where is the market post COVID-19?

We’re back hosting part two of our five-part series, where we will be discussing different elements of Property Development Finance. As we’re fast approaching the end of 2021, we want to look forward to 2022 by understanding where the Property Development Finance market currently stands. Which is why in this month’s webinar we’re asking ‘Where…

October 25, 2021
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[Thought Leadership] Postcode Snobbery: Have you been a victim?

In our business, we have to realistically assess the developed value of a project before we can identify the most appropriate deal and lending structures for clients. This means we take location perception into account. For example, if you are planning on building fabulous homes next to Chelsea, but the area has an Earls Court…

September 28, 2021
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Getting back into the swing of city life – I’ll take the old with the new.

During June and July this year, our business started to creep back into our wonderful capital city. With this resurfacing, I had to dig deep in the cupboards at home for an ironed shirt, some trousers that fit, and cufflinks. I had forgotten what cufflinks were, never mind what little draw I kept them in all…

September 22, 2021
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Missed opportunities: A heart Vs head situation.

 I get excited when I walk past a house like this! This, to me, oozes opportunity, but as ever, it needs to come back to ‘how much?’ I took this picture as I went to a site visit in September 2019. This is an opportunity we missed and understand it was due to go to…

September 1, 2021
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Diary of a real-estate intern: Meet James, the newest member of our team.

Hello all! I’m James Daniels, a 22-year-old master’s student from Hertfordshire and now – a real-estate intern! I’ve now spent a week with Hallcroft Finance getting to know directors Adrian, Martyn, Raymond and Ian and learning about the development transaction and how deals are funded. After studying Business and Finance at the University of York, I’m now coming to…

August 17, 2021
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Meet our Associate Director, Douglas Noble.

After 22 years in banking, Douglas Noble was ready to leave the 9-5 life behind him. That’s why in 2018, Douglas joined Hallcroft Finance as an Associate Director. Douglas is a lawyer by qualification and early on in his working career realised his enjoyment in respect to lending and assessing Lending requests. As such, he…

July 29, 2021
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Don’t sweat the small stuff or is it the large stuff….?

A few weeks ago I had the great pleasure to be invited to talk to @NicoleBremner on her podcast. The purpose of this post is to talk about a lesson I took away from the day that was most unexpected, and one that I have put into play already in my life. All in all…

November 13, 2019
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