Case Studies

We were approached by an experienced property investor who had secured a rare opportunity: a large country home being purchased significantly below market value. However, several factors made the deal more complex than it first appeared.

An experienced developer and investor in Mayfair approached us to refinance their development facility and raise an additional £1 million in capital to complete works before marketing the property.

A homeowner undertaking a refurbishment project faced unforeseen costs and needed urgent funds to complete the works before selling. With a tight deadline of just 48 hours, traditional funding routes were not viable.

Our client had completed a 14-unit residential development, but only two units had been sold by the time their development finance expired. With repossession looming and a tight lender deadline in place, they urgently needed to refinance onto a BTL facility.

Our client owned a vacant commercial building valued at over £4.8M, previously subject to three separate bridging loans while pursuing a planning application to convert the asset into an Aparthotel.

Late last year, we arranged a bridging loan to help a Jersey-based client secure his dream home without delay. More recently, we structured a long-term residential mortgage with a private bank to repay that bridge and release additional capital.

A North West-based portfolio landlord approached us after securing a below-market-value HMO through an auction house. With the property perfectly aligned to their investment strategy, the client was keen to move quickly and add it to their growing portfolio.

A client urgently approached us seeking a bridging loan to prevent the repossession of their residential home in West London. With court action imminent from their existing lender, securing a fast and effective solution was critical.

A South East-based SME house builder approached us with a complex and ambitious scheme in Kent. Having purchased the land without planning permission a few years prior, they successfully secured planning for 11 houses.

An experienced developer approached us seeking funding for a new venture involving purchasing a development site with existing planning permissions and financing the construction of an eight-unit residential scheme over an 18-month period in Dublin.

A client approached us to refinance a £1.5 million commercial mortgage at the conclusion of its fixed-term period. The objective was not only to refinance but also to secure additional capital for future property investments.

A non-UK national and first-time developer approached us to secure funding for an ambitious property project in South-West London. The client purchased a property for £1.65 million, aiming to transform it into a state-of-the-art co-living space.

An established property investor approached us with a time-sensitive opportunity to purchase a large country house significantly below market value. The seller required a quick sale, presenting a unique investment opportunity for our client.

A client based in Jersey approached us seeking a rapid financial solution to secure a residential property in Somerset. Due to the seller's urgent need to complete, the client required a faster alternative to a traditional residential mortgage.


A high-profile individual approached Portway Finance under urgent circumstances. The client's existing residential lender was initiating repossession proceedings on their home, creating a critical need for immediate financial resolution.

A seasoned portfolio landlord with 19 HMOs engaged us for assistance in capital raising to support further expansion of their property holdings. The landlord aimed to leverage their existing portfolio to finance new acquisitions.


A homeowner approached us seeking to refinance their main residence to raise funds for a deposit on a new purchase. The objective was to facilitate a seamless transition between selling their existing home and acquiring a new one.

A client sought Portway Finance's expertise to refinance an existing £5.2 million loan on their wedding venue in Scotland. The initial loan facilitated the venue's development and supported the business as it stabilised its income streams.

A client approached us with plans to construct a new home in their garden. with the objective of building the property, move in, and subsequently sell their existing home with a value of £2.1 million.

A developer client of ours was set to complete the purchase of a land parcel, which they had secured under a subject-to-planning option, and faced the urgent challenge of securing the necessary funds to finalise the acquisition.

A client engaged us to refinance a £2.4 million development facility on a self-build residential property that was now complete. The goal was to transition from a development facility to a term residential mortgage.

A client sought our expertise to refinance a substantial £2 million second charge bridging loan on their primary residence. The existing loan had matured, necessitating an urgent refinancing solution.


A client came to us needing to refinance a £1.2 million bridging loan secured against a semi-commercial property in Walthamstow. Valued at £2.8 million the property consisted of four commercial units on the ground floor with 7 flats above.

A client faced significant delays with their existing development finance lender. The slow pace of drawdowns was jeopardising the timely completion of their ongoing development project.