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OakNorth completes £6m loan to fund the development of 19 industrial logistics units and a wellness centre in West Sussex

Tuesday August 20th, 2024

The borrower, Gatehouse Hub Ltd, is a subsidiary of Bedford Park Developments; Incorporated in 2006, Bedford Park Developments is an experienced developer having successfully delivered numerous residential and commercial schemes; The site, located on the outskirts of Burgess Hill, has direct links with the A273 dual carriageway link road and A23, providing swift access to […]

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OakNorth provides bespoke funding package to the UK’s leading premium nursery brand, Mamas & Papas, to support future growth

Wednesday August 7th, 2024

Founded in 1981 by David and Luisa Scacchetti, Mamas & Papas is a designer, wholesaler, and retailer of nursery and baby products; Headquartered in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, the business is now the largest nursery brand in the UK, operating over 60 stores and concessions across the country; The business was acquired in 2014 by private […]

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OakNorth provides bespoke loan for major new purpose-built student accommodation development next to the University of Nottingham

Monday August 5th, 2024

The loan is to an SPV managed by OMNI Developments, an experienced Developer who specialises in student accommodation and high-end residential development; The capital will be used to develop a new six-storey, 222-bedroom purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA); Situated opposite the University of Nottingham’s Jubilee Campus, the site will offer a unique combination of large rooms […]

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OakNorth and ASK complete £30.8m co-loan to Vabel as it acquires landmark second site on Queensway

Wednesday July 31st, 2024

Founded in 2009, Vabel has completed over 300 homes across London, ranging from one-off residences to new build multi-unit developments; The £30.8m co-loan from OakNorth and ASK will enable Vabel to acquire Queesnway Parade, an L-shaped property that runs across Queensway, Porchester Gardens, and Inverness Terrace. OakNorth – the digital bank for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs, […]

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Later living developer-operator Untold Living to build newly consented retirement community in Shropshire, following £26.4m loan from OakNorth

Wednesday July 24th, 2024

Founded in 2022, Untold Living is a recently established developer, owner and operator of retirement communities across England; The business is backed by London-based real estate investment firm, Matter Real Estate; The £26.4m loan from OakNorth will support the construction of a newly consented site in Shropshire, alongside the operation of a scheme in Wiltshire; […]

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OakNorth celebrates five-year anniversary of having dedicated lending team in the North West

Monday July 22nd, 2024

To date, OakNorth has completed c.£450m of loans to North West-based businesses across multiple industry sectors; Over the past 12 months, it has lent over £100m to businesses in the region, including: Total Fitness, The Alchemist, and Hurstwood Holdings. MANCHESTER, Monday 22nd July 2024: OakNorth, the digital bank for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs, celebrates the five-year […]

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