News
04.08.2023
ASK announces H1 lending figures for 2023
Following a slow first quarter, Q2 saw a rebound in activity with six transactions totalling £170m. This brings us to £217m of finance provided in H1 2023 and a total of £1.34bn of lending overall.
News
27.07.2023
ASK announces 2023 investor survey results
ASK’s recent annual survey shows high net worth investors retaining significant allocations to real estate but lowering their risk profile, and a preference for residential asset classes.
Blog
02.07.2023
ASK holds roundtable for key players in BTR and co-living
In June 2023 ASK hosted a roundtable discussion forum for key players in BTR and co-living real estate, including developers, operators, funders and valuers. The group debated current appetite and opportunities in the sector and also its future shape and growth potential.
Insights
27.09.2023
ASK’s new loan product for built assets in the living sector explained
An article published by Real Estate Capital Europe explains that unlike conventional bridging finance which expires after 18 months, ASK can lend for up to a 36-month period in a bridge-to-sale or bridge-to-exit scenario where for example, a development loan has expired but the borrower cannot yet sell the asset.
News
21.09.2023
ASK launches new living sector product
ASK has launched a new lending product in response to the evolving debt market. With a minimum term of 6 months and minimum loan amount of £5 million, the product is aimed at built assets in the living sector and is not encumbered by a minimum ICR.
News
21.06.2023
ASK co-lends £62m with OakNorth to leading US fund for 133 apartments in Canary Wharf Tower
ASK has provided a 36-month, £62m senior co-loan with partner OakNorth Bank, to a leading US-based, global alternative investment firm, secured against 133 apartments in a recently completed new-build, 53-storey residential tower in Canary Wharf, London.
News
16.05.2023
ASK hires Head of Compliance and Financial Crime
ASK has hired David Bolger, pictured, as Head of Compliance and Financial Crime.
