With a wealth of experience in underwriting & executing real estate transactions

ASK is a specialist, independent property funder. Established in 2016 to provide bespoke and flexible finance, ASK has built a reputation as a trustworthy partner. Every transaction is underwritten by ASK and its cornerstone investor. In addition, ASK has built a network of institutional partners, independent family offices and high net worth investors, who combine to provide a diverse and unique funding pool.

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Flexible capital base

Our fully flexible capital base enables us to fund across the capital structure, ranging from short term debt finance to joint venture equity. We appreciate that every transaction is different and we pride ourselves on creating tailored funding solutions for our clients.

All sectors considered

ASK is not sector specific and will consider residential and commercial transactions across the UK. Our preference is to work with experienced partners on transactions which offer the opportunity to enhance value.

Value-add opportunities

We apply a classic value-add investment approach, identifying high-growth sectors and working with our partners to achieve above average risk-adjusted returns. Historic transactions have ranged from asset management opportunities to comprehensive land assembly projects.

King’s Cross

Transaction type	Stretch senior loan – planning
Loan amount	£62.0m
Location	King’s Cross, London
Term	3 years
LTV	91%
LTC	86%

Newcastle

Transaction type	Equity / joint venture – asset repositioning
Equity amount	£3.3m
Location	Newcastle
Hold period	3.5 years (forecast)

Covent Garden

Transaction type	Mezzanine loan – asset repositioning
Loan amount	£6.5m
Location	Covent Garden, London
Term	3.5 years
LTV	90% (of existing use value)
LTC	68%

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The team has a wealth of experience in underwriting and executing real estate transactions, having written over £3bn of funding. ASK's approach is refreshingly different to many funders as we are property people and not metric driven.

The team

Insights

10 Oct 2019

Embracing alternative finance options

Daniel Austin, CEO of ASK, reviews the alternative funding solutions that are available at a time where mainstream financial institutions are increasingly reluctant to provide finance to the property sector

03 Apr 2019

ASK Partners tots up £100m of development and asset management loans in four months

Loans secured against sites in London, Peterborough and Coventry

09 Dec 2018

OakNorth and ASK provide £50m loan in London’s King’s Cross

ASK, alongside Oaknorth Bank have provided a combined facility of over £50m to fund Groveworld’s acquisition of a major mixed-use development site in King’s Cross.

Experts in

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Flexible capital base

All sectors considered

Value-add opportunities

Experienced, focused & innovative

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