Business finance
Making strides in sustainability for the property sector
Recently, we hosted a unique green-dating event at our Soho office in London. This gathering brought together SME housebuilders, property developers, and investors for an engaging session with businesses that are setting new standards in sustainability and biodiversity in the real estate sector. The event was designed to bridge the gap between property developers and […]
Business development
A developer’s guide to Biodiversity Net Gain: Insights from our recent webinar
As sustainability becomes an integral part of development projects, understanding Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is crucial. We recently hosted a webinar with two industry experts, Aaron Grainger, Associate Director – Nature and Biodiversity at Buro Happold and Andy West, Head of Land and Planning at Verto Homes, to provide developers with a comprehensive guide to […]
Real estate
Unlocking opportunities: The North East shines in property despite broader economic challenges
With offices across the UK, we’re championing diverse businesses in different regions – including the North East, which is currently a powerhouse for logistics and industrial hubs. Our Associate Debt Finance Director, Matt Gudgeon, put down his thoughts on why the area is a prime location for robust investment, and why OakNorth continues to support […]
Real estate
London’s calling: How predictions of plummeting house prices will spark a resurgence in overseas property investment
Our Debt Finance Director, Priya Chauhan, thinks London’s rarified property market is back in the sights of overseas investors. Read on to find out why. The Bank of England has had a busy few weeks trying to keep the UK’s inflation from soaring even higher. Last week they raised interest rates to 3% in […]
Real estate
Putting the ‘S’ in ESG – supporting the development of social and affordable housing across the UK
Our Head of Debt Finance, Ben Barbanel, discusses the housing crisis and the important role lenders such as OakNorth Bank can play in helping to address it. Since OakNorth Bank launched in September 2015, we have lent over £7.5B pounds to businesses across the UK and across a variety of sectors, directly contributing to the […]