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Property firm revealed as source of more than £400 million of deals

A deal that enables housing for vulnerable people in the West Midlands has shone the spotlight on a Gloucestershire firm that has now made possible more than £400 million of similar investments.

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Andrew Merrell
Sep 30, 2023
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John Hartigan, investment director for Blackfinch Property

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Blackfinch Property, which describes itself as 'a rapidly growing' lender to the UK property market, has confirmed a £2 million refinancing deal for a West Midlands supported housing complex of 18 one-bedroom apartments for vulnerable people.

Founded in 2014 the independent firm, part of 140-staff-strong Brockworth-based Blackfinch Group, is a fully-funded provider of short-term bridging and development finance solutions.

The latest deal means it has now provided more than £418 million of loans.

According to Blackfinch Property all its investments are scored against criteria 'that will deliver environmental, social and governance (ESG) benefits', w…

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