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Beyond banking: How the right financial partner can accelerate your portfolio’s growth trajectory
When it comes to scaling high-growth companies, the right financial support can make all the difference. For VC and PE-backed businesses, access to strategic, responsive banking is critical – yet many traditional banks fall short of meeting these unique needs. Here at OakNorth, we offer a fresh approach to business banking, working as an agile […]
Industry news
The 2024 Autumn Budget: laying the foundations for resi reform
By Hemesh Patel, Director, Property Finance at OakNorth Last week, I published a blog looking at how the UK residential sector could be impacted by potential announcements in the Autumn Budget. Yesterday, the Chancellor delivered her Budget, bringing significant changes for property developers, investors, and SME housebuilders. These initiatives, which include adjustments to stamp duty, […]
Real estate
The North West is leading the UK’s residential resurgence – and we’re here to support it.
Dave Taberner, Associate Director of Property Finance at OakNorth The UK’s residential sector continues to evolve and respond to demographic shifts, economic trends, and societal needs, with the North West market being no different. Over the past 18 months, it has demonstrated remarkable resilience, and we’re now delighted and encouraged to see its general outlook […]
Business development
Where AI meets expertise: Can AI optimise your fund lifecycle?
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries, private equity firms are increasingly exploring how it can be applied to optimise their operations. While AI has the potential to deliver game-changing results—driving efficiencies, uncovering insights, and automating routine tasks—the path to its successful adoption is nuanced. Private equity, with its intricate workflows, confidential data, and […]
Real estate
Anticipating the Autumn Budget: How the UK residential sector could be impacted
As the UK awaits the first Budget from Labour since its election earlier this year, residential property developers and investors are closely watching how the new government’s policies will shape the sector. While the government’s focus on stabilising the economy and boosting housing supply is welcomed by many, concerns remain around potential tax changes that […]
Business finance
Unlocking UK growth: a strategic approach to scale-ups, sectoral hubs, and banking regulation
By Nick Lee, Head of Regulatory and Government Affairs at OakNorth As the UK strives to solidify its economic standing in a post-Brexit world, exploring innovative strategies to unlock growth is imperative. The new Government has three pivotal opportunities that could help catalyse significant economic expansion in the UK. 1. Creating a dedicated Government Scale-up […]