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Navigating the alternative residential market: Insights from our recent webinar
The housing market is ever-evolving, responding to demographic shifts, economic trends, and societal needs. In recent years, we’ve seen a surge in alternative residential options, catering to specific segments of the population and addressing the shortcomings of traditional housing. From Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) to retirement living, co-living, and shared ownership, these sub-sectors are reshaping […]
Business finance
GRI Club meeting: Capitalising on middle market fund opportunities
Last week, the OakNorth office in Soho, London was abuzz with discussions among industry leaders in the real estate space. The event, co-hosted by GRI Club Europe, provided insights into the evolving landscape of middle market funds amidst heightened competition from various lenders. Let’s delve into the key themes that emerged from the conversations, moderated […]
Business banking
How to protect yourself and your business from phishing, vishing and smishing
With so many types of scams out there, both individuals and business leaders need to understand the difference and know how to protect themselves, their employees and businesses from falling victim to them. Phishing, vishing and smishing are all types of APP fraud, the most common type of financial scam in the UK. Simply put, […]
Business finance
2024 care home sector outlook: Key takeaways from our recent webinar
From the insightful discussion during our recent care webinar, it’s evident that the sector is currently facing various challenges and opportunities. During the session, Marc Simo, Associate Director of Debt Finance at OakNorth, his colleague Mike Tierney, Director of Debt Finance and Prabh Sohi, Healthcare Valuer at CBRE, discussed the critical aspects shaping the industry […]
Business banking
How our entrepreneurial approach is transforming business solutions
BEN BARBANEL, HEAD OF DEBT FINANCE In a financial landscape dominated by one-size-fits-all banking solutions, mid-sized businesses often find themselves overlooked and underserved. Traditional banks offer off-the-shelf products that lack customisation and fail to address the unique pain points of mid-sized businesses striving for growth. Meanwhile, most digital-first banks cater to smaller, less complex […]
Business finance
The changing face of the care home sector
MIKE TIERNEY, DIRECTOR OF DEBT FINANCE With one-in-six scale-ups in the UK operating within the health and social care space*, at Oaknorth we’re proud to stand behind a sector that supports others. Since our inception in 2015, we’ve witnessed the transformation of such a vital industry from basic facilities for the elderly to the […]