Experts in property finance

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

ASK is a specialist, independent property lender, established in 2016 to provide bespoke and flexible property finance across real estate sectors and across the capital structure. Every transaction is underwritten by ASK and is funded by a diverse and unique funding pool of institutional partners, family offices and high net worth investors

£1950m

Funding provided

155

Transactions completed

400

Number of investors

Boutique residential and commercial property lender

We are specialists in real estate finance. As a reliable partner with extensive experience, we provide fast, flexible commercial and residential property finance solutions.

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.

Streatham

CategoryPlanning Bridge Loan

Transaction TypeSenior loan - acquisition & planning

Loan Amount£8.9m

LocationStreatham, London

Term2 years

Clerkenwell

CategoryBridge Loan

Transaction TypeSenior loan - development

Loan Amount£56.3m

LocationClerkenwell, London

Term30 months

The Brick

CategoryDevelopment Exit Loan

Transaction TypeSenior loan - development exit

Loan Amount£25.5m

LocationMaida Vale, London

Term2 years

Experienced, focused & innovative real estate underwriters .

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

The Team

Insights

11 October 2022

Press Statement: ASK sells 50% stake to OakNorth Bank

Client Testimonials

“BYM has worked with ASK on a number of challenging transactions. I have found the team to have a very pragmatic approach and always able to find workable solutions. They have a great breadth of market knowledge which means they do not shy away from complex transactions and are able to lend against sites which other lenders would not usually consider. We very much appreciate the close relationship we have built with the ASK team which has played a very important part in us meeting our business goals.”

Lucinda Lee-Bapty, Director

BYM Capital

“It is a pleasure to work with ASK. The team’s efficiency, commercial approach and understanding of our strategy is evident through, and indeed paramount to, our collaboration. We look forward to the possibility of working with ASK again with future funding requirements.”

John Fernandez, Developments Financial Controller

Osborne

“It was a pleasure to work with ASK on Future High Street Living’s acquisition of the Staines Debenhams site. The team had a strong understanding of the market, planning and development cycles and our business goals which, alongside their speed of execution and flexibility made them a valuable funding partner. We would be delighted to work with ASK on future acquisitions.”

Sam Ginda, CEO

Future High Street Living

“It is always a pleasure to work with ASK. Their understanding of the market, short turnaround times and flexible approach has been key to us meeting our business goals. Their funding model clearly enables them to take a broader view of asset values and a longer-term market view rather than the usual tick-box approach.”

Simon Banks, Executive, UK Real Estate

RE Capital

“ASK has funded numerous projects for Investin; it is always a pleasure to work with the team. Their market knowledge, short turnaround times and flexible approach have been key to us meeting our business goals. ASK is set apart from other lenders by their understanding of the underlying land value and the development cycle.”

Roger Lal, Finance Director

Investin Plc