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 […]
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
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 […]