Finance, Bridging Finance and Refinancing
Our specialist Commercial Property solicitors handle the full range of property financing assignments. We have particular experience in the purchase and funding of real estate for business owner-occupiers and investors and in relation to commercial and residential property development. Opal Legal has been recognised as a Top 200 UK Law Firm.
Our Real Estate Finance Lawyers Service
If you are looking to finance your commercial property purchase or development, you may require bridging or short-term property finance to assist with a quick purchase (perhaps in respect of a property auction).
Or, if you are looking to refinance your existing property (or portfolio of properties) to, for example, facilitate redevelopment or refurbishments, we can assist with all associated loan and transactional documents.
Our commercial property solicitors can advise on more complex financial structures, such as where a lender is taking an equity stake in a particular project or where property development finance is required to enable a project to get off the ground or cross the finish line.
Depending on the nature and complexity of the funding and property in question, your lender will often instruct us to act for them and you concerning your purchase or development.
We also act for lenders of various types and sizes, ranging from banks to specialist financiers, peer-to-peer lenders, short-term bridging lenders and private lenders, about the securitisation of property portfolios, including commercial property, residential property, development and mixed-use properties.
Opal Legal Property Portal
The Opal Legal Property Portal is a free tool for property investors and professionals.
With the Opal Legal Property Portal, you gain a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving property landscape.
Our free portal will help you manage your properties with ease and efficiency by providing a seamless service wherever you are.
Not just a management tool, it's an essential companion for the modern investor seeking to optimise their portfolio while staying updated on the latest in the property world
So, what are the benefits?
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Your own client area, giving you access to all your legal documents, conveniently accessible anytime, anywhere!
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Key legal information at your fingertips.
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Must read property news, blogs and videos.
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Access to free property events and training workshops.
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A comprehensive collection of helpful property documents and guides.
Our Commercial Property Finance Experience
Some recent financing and refinancing transactions that our real estate finance lawyers have acted on include the following:
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Acting for Stroud Regeneration Limited with a refinance concerning the retail/leisure scheme known as Five Valleys in Stroud. The refinance facilitated the redevelopment of part of Five Valleys to create a new medical centre, a library facility and other complementary medical uses.
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Acting for an overseas investor client in purchasing and subsequently financing a large number of high-value residential apartments in Manchester City Centre.
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Acting with our construction team to advise the lender and borrower on the refinance of a large industrial estate to fund the further expansion of the estate.
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Acting for our investor client with a refinancing of a portfolio of out-of-town retail estates to facilitate further development of those estates.
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Acting for a client who operates a chain of climbing centres across the UK, with refinancing to assist them in the future development of their business.
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Acting for the funder and borrower in respect of a multi-million-pound development finance project for a mixed-use building in Ancoats, Manchester.
Why Work With Opal Legal?
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We have been ranked as a Top Tier law firm by the Legal 500 for the last seven years.
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Property investors and professionals can access our free and informative Property Portal.
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You will have access to more than 30 property experts across the Opal Legal Property Group, including banking, commercial property, property litigation, construction, residential property conveyancing and development.
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You will receive city-quality commercial property legal advice at regional prices.
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We provide a partner-led service to ensure you receive the best legal advice and commercially-minded support.
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We have a large team which is capable of meeting your deadlines.
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We understand that each transaction is bespoke to your circumstances and that you need support from a property lawyer experienced in dealing with various clients and types of work.
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We are a full-service law firm operating from a one-site office, which means our teams communicate effectively and efficiently.
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We use the latest technology to ensure that we are working as efficiently as possible and that geographical distance is no bar to us from providing excellent client service.
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We were the winners of ‘Property Team of the Year 2021’ at the Manchester Legal Awards.
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We provide free newsletters and webinars to all our clients to keep you updated with the real estate sector and changes in the law. Watch our latest property update webinar here.
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Please look at the Opal Legal Promise for further benefits of working with us here.
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