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SME housebuilder, Blueprint Property Group, to develop new residential scheme in Essex following £11m loan from OakNorth
Founded 2009 by Alan Perry, Blueprint Property Group specialises in residential development, sales, and lettings, as well as land acquisitions and disposals; Headquartered in Brentwood, Essex, the group has completed numerous residential schemes across the county, ranging from one-bedroomed flats to detached homes; The £11m bespoke loan from OakNorth will be used to develop 15 […]
OakNorth Bank completes tailored loan facility to MRW Group to support its IFA buy-and-build strategy, with three initial acquisitions
Emet Financial Services (Emet), Merlin Wealth Planning (Merlin) and Mayfayre Financial Services (Mayfayre) will merge under MRW Group; The Group provides independent financial advice to over 1,500 clients, with over £150 million assets under management; The loan facility will be used to support the Group’s ambitious buy-and-build strategy, including further acquisitions expected this year. OakNorth, the […]
OakNorth supports Graphite Capital’s investment in leading nursery group Storal
Storal is one of the highest-quality nursery operators in the UK, currently operating 26 nurseries and two out-of-school clubs; The investment will enable it to enhance Storal’s education provision further and expand its footprint across the UK regions; OakNorth, the neobank for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs, has partnered with Graphite Capital, a leading UK mid-market private equity […]
Lancashire-based Bowland Inns & Hotels to continue expansion across the North West following £25m loan from OakNorth
Founded in 1996 and owned by James Warburton, Bowland Inns & Hotels is a market-leading pub, hotel, and wedding venue specialist operator; Headquartered in Clitheroe, Lancashire, the firm operates country pubs with rooms, bars, and restaurants under the James’ Places brand and multi award-winning wedding venues within the Dream Venues Collection; With sites located across […]
OakNorth completes £16.75m loan to family-run Capital Developments Group to support future growth
Privately owned property development and investment company, Capital Developments Group expanded in 2020 and is run by Colin and Jordon Foux; With over 40 years of experience within the property industry, the firm specialises in acquiring residential and commercial property across London and the Home Counties; The £16.75m loan from OakNorth will be used to […]
Skills crisis holding back 7 in 10 SMEs from scaling up
Nearly 7 in 10 (69%) SMEs say that recruiting and developing adequately skilled staff is their biggest barrier to growth, a new report reveals today. OakNorth, the neobank for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs, has sponsored a new report from the Social Market Foundation, a cross-party think tank, warning that a lack of focus on the skills crisis is […]
