News
16.12.2024
ASK provides debt facility for Elephant and Castle plot
ASK Partners has provided a senior loan facility to the joint venture between residential property development company HUB, and global investment firm, H.I.G. Capital, secured against a 1.2-acre development site in central London.
News
12.12.2024
ASK and OakNorth survey suggests debt financing will boom in 2025
Appetite for debt finance in the UK is rising, with 32% of businesses surveyed by ASK Partners and OakNorth stating their desire to borrow has grown.
Insights
09.12.2024
Are construction costs being overlooked?
ASK CEO and Co-founder Daniel Austin expresses his concerns about the current cost of construction to Property Wire magazine.
Insights
18.12.2024
Five real estate opportunities to watch out for in 2025
Dan believes that, in 2025, investors can position themselves to achieve significant returns in this evolving market. The UK real estate market is set to offer a diverse range of opportunities next year, with key growth areas including build-to-rent, co-living spaces, student housing, hotels and offices.
Insights
18.12.2024
25 views on 2025 from leaders in property
Daniel Austin contributes to Material Source Magazine’s 2025 Forecast: 25 views from industry leaders in architecture, design & property.
Blog
22.11.2024
What are the impacts of the Autumn Budget on the real estate market?
The 2024 Autumn Budget announced the highest tax rises in 3 decades. The FTSE fell and bond markets spiked soon after the announcement, and we have since seen inflation rise back to above the Bank of England’s target – prices went up 2.3% in the 12 months to October. This is likely to impact the fall of interest rates over the medium term.
Now that the dust has settled, what are the impacts likely to be on the real estate market?
Blog
20.11.2024
ASK hosts roundtable for key players in the UK hotel market
In November 2024 ASK hosted a roundtable discussion forum for key players in the UK hotel sector, including developers, operators, investors, funders and valuers. The group discussed the current performance of the sector, challenges and success stories.