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Business finance

Monday April 8th, 2024

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 […]

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How we’re setting the standard for customer experience

Monday April 29th, 2024

Time is a precious commodity in today’s fast-paced business landscape. Every minute spent navigating cumbersome banking processes is time taken away from making critical decisions and driving growth. For mid-sized businesses, CFOs, and founders, everyday banking can feel like a necessary evil – a hurdle to overcome rather than a tool for success. That’s why […]

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Investing in tomorrow: How debt financing can fuel growth in the UK’s education sector

Thursday April 18th, 2024

Nurseries and schools are the heartbeat of UK communities, shaping the futures of generations to come. Yet, behind the scenes, owners and operators face a range of financial hurdles particularly surrounding financial stability, sustainability and growth.  From nurseries to Special Education Needs (SEN) schools, unfortunately, financial challenges like accessing capital for growth are an unavoidable […]

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Business finance

Navigating the alternative residential market: Insights from our recent webinar

Monday April 8th, 2024

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 […]

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GRI Club meeting: Capitalising on middle market fund opportunities

Wednesday March 27th, 2024

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 […]

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How to protect your business from phishing, vishing and smishing

Monday March 25th, 2024

With so many types of scams out there, it’s important for business leaders and owners to understand the difference and know how to protect 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, […]

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2024 care home sector outlook: Key takeaways from our recent webinar

Friday March 15th, 2024

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 […]

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