Specialist lenders

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Randeesh Sandhu, chief executive of residential development lender Urban Exposure, argues that the UK government and the real estate industry must work together to tackle the undersupply of housing.

Stories about non-bank lenders and non-traditional asset classes were among the most popular of the year.

The specialist lender has launched a service to meet increased demand from developers in the hospitality sector.

The specialist lender has completed a £259m securitisation as part of its strategy to expand its capital base.

The real estate investor has backed the recently launched Hilltop, which aims to lend £125m to SME developers over the next 12 months.

Britain is in dire need of residential development. Debt providers can play an important role in supplying the necessary finance.

The London-based development finance provider is aiming to grow its loan book to more than £100m by the end of 2020.

Credit lines for specialist lending platforms are becoming a sought-after investment.

Lending to a singular alternative real estate sector means a firm must be ready to underwrite a property type’s unique risk and demonstrate specialist expertise.