Douglas & Gordon and Hilltop Capital Partners have announced a strategic joint venture to provide fast and flexible bridging finance tailored specifically to property developers and investors across the UK. The joint venture aims to deploy more than £200m over the next 18 months.
The partnership brings together Douglas & Gordon’s extensive market knowledge and relationships and Hilltop Capital Partners’ deep expertise in structured property finance to create a streamlined lending platform tailored to the needs of today’s real estate professionals.
With the UK property market remaining highly competitive, the demand for quick-access capital has never been greater. The joint venture will provide bridge loans with rapid approvals and flexible terms, helping clients secure funding for acquisitions, refurbishments, re-financings, and development exit or stabilisation.
“This partnership perfectly aligns with our commitment to providing value-added services to property professionals. Our strategic joint venture can offer our clients a seamless and efficient lending solution, helping them unlock the potential of their assets with speed and confidence. In a market where timing is everything, our joint venture makes sure that developers and investors have access to the right funding at the right time.”
James Evans, CEO, Douglas & Gordon.
By streamlining the underwriting process and offering competitive rates, the partnership will provide a compelling alternative for borrowers seeking a responsive, service-driven approach to bridging finance and will also offer industry-leading support to borrowers with the sale and lease-up of units.
“We are delighted to partner with Douglas & Gordon, a firm that has long been synonymous with expertise and excellence in UK real estate. By combining our financial expertise and experience in the UK development market with Douglas & Gordon’s deep industry relationships, we are creating a best-in-class lending solution. Our focus is on delivering speed, flexibility, and certainty to developers and investors, allowing them to execute their strategies without delay.”
Paul Oberschneider, Founder and CEO, Hilltop Capital Partners.
