
Auction Finance
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What is auction finance?
Auction finance is a short-term bridging loan designed to help you complete a property purchase within the auction house’s 28-day deadline. Our facility can incorporate additional funds for light refurbishment, allowing you to enhance the asset’s value immediately
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How quickly are funds released?
Provided legals and valuation are in order, we can advance funds within 24–48 hours, ensuring you meet completion dates without delay
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What level of borrowing is available?
We lend up to 80 % Net Loan-to-Value (LTV), which typically covers both the winning bid and the cost of cosmetic or structural improvements.
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Do I need to service monthly interest?
No. We operate on a rolled-up or retained interest model: interest accrues and is settled upon sale or refinance, preserving your cashflow during the project
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Are early repayment charges (ERCs) applied
Only a three-month minimum term applies. After that, you may redeem the loan at any point without penalty
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Who benefits most from auction finance?
Property flippers acquiring below-market-value (BMV) assets.
Buy-to-let landlords upgrading stock or converting to HMOs.
Developers needing swift capital for value-add projects prior to resale or term finance
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Which works qualify as “light refurbishment”?
Typical eligible works include:
Replacement kitchens or bathrooms
Internal reconfigurations for better layout
Rewiring, compliance, and safety upgrades
HMO conversions for up to six occupants
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What is the end-to-end process?
Decision in Principle (DIP) – secure borrowing capacity before auction day.
Bid with confidence – purchase the lot knowing finance is arranged.
Complete in 28 days – we fast-track legal and valuation steps.
Draw refurbishment funds – released in a single tranche or staged drawdowns.
Exit – sell for profit or refinance onto a longer-term buy-to-let or development mortgage
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Why choose our bridging & development finance?
Speed: 24–48-hour funding turnaround
High leverage: up to 80 % Net LTV (100% net LTV available for BMV properties)
No ERCs: repay any time after three months
Cash-flow efficiency: rolled-up interest, no monthly servicing