£7 million bridging loan completed for multi-unit portfolio acquisition
- Delivered a £7 million loan for a property portfolio with over 90 residential units and one commercial property.
- Involved discounted share purchase, cross-collateral security, and flexible interest structure.
- Required legal expertise and teamwork to navigate complexities and complete the transaction.
We’ve successfully delivered a £7 million bridging loan to help acquire a substantial property portfolio. This portfolio includes over 90 residential units and one commercial property, all held within an Isle of Man-domiciled Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV). This complex transaction showcases our expertise in creating bespoke lending solutions for intricate cases.
The deal involved purchasing the SPV’s shares, with the client negotiating a significant discount on the portfolio’s purchase price, bringing it down from £10 million to £8.6 million. We structured a tailored bridging loan, integrating the portfolio and two additional properties as cross-collateral security. The financing included a part-rolled, part-serviced interest structure, giving the client flexibility to complete cosmetic refurbishments and refinance at an uplifted value.
The share purchase structure added layers of complexity, including legal considerations for the Isle of Man SPV and a 3rd Party Legal Charge. We worked closely with legal teams from Seddons, who advised on the property and corporate aspects of the transaction, as well as Nelsons and Isle of Man counsel. Despite challenges like down-valuations of the portfolio and the client’s additional assets, our proactive approach and willingness to renegotiate terms ensured the deal progressed successfully.
Lorenzo Satchell, Sales Director, Bridging Finance, commented:
This deal exemplifies HTB’s ability to navigate complexity with confidence and expertise. The transaction involved international legal considerations, a share purchase structure, and bespoke financing requirements, all of which required close collaboration and creative thinking. By working directly with the client and their legal teams, we managed each stage seamlessly, demonstrating our commitment to delivering tailored solutions that make challenging transactions possible.
Matthew Stayt, Partner at Seddons, added:
This was a complex transaction for several reasons. The borrower, a UK-registered company, was acquiring the entire share capital of an Isle of Man-registered company, and we needed to complete due diligence on 99 residential and one commercial property within a relatively short timeframe. Thanks to excellent collaboration between the borrower, introducer, and legal teams—alongside HTB’s commercial and practical decision-making—the transaction was successfully completed. The use of DocuSign for international signing further exemplified how this deal overcame logistical hurdles. This was a fantastic showcase of teamwork and innovation, and we look forward to working with HTB on future share purchase transactions.
This transaction highlights our ability to deliver innovative and flexible bridging solutions, even for highly complex cases. By combining bespoke structuring, proactive negotiation, and collaboration with experienced legal advisors like Seddons, we continue to support brokers and their clients in achieving ambitious property goals.
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