Business Details
18 Years
experience
Trusted Property Development Finance Solutions
Established in 2008, we provide bespoke funding solutions across all areas of the UK property sector. Our team combines decades of banking experience with frontline property sector expertise, offering mezzanine finance and development funding tailored to individual client needs. We work alongside leading UK banks and maintain immediate access to our own funds, enabling swift decision-making and flexible financing options.Our approach prioritises transparency, collaboration, and understanding of developers' practical requirements, with loan amounts typically ranging from 0.5m to 2.5m. Having supported numerous residential and commercial projects nationwide, we remain committed to delivering solutions that enhance capital returns and project viability.
Services
Mezzanine Finance
Development Funding
Senior Debt Solutions
Property Funding
Bridging Loans
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We combine 40+ years banking experience with 20 years frontline property expertise
- Our flexible funding approach works alongside senior debt providers
- Immediate access to own capital enables rapid decision-making
- Loan structuring focuses on enhancing developers' capital returns
- Proven track record in residential and commercial schemes nationwide
What people say
Refreshing approach
Professional and flexible
Quick funding package
Healthy cashflow maintained
Would use again
Services
Mezzanine Finance
Our mezzanine finance solutions provide developers with secondary funding secured against property assets. This approach allows reduced equity investment while enhancing capital returns. With interest rates reflecting risk profiles, this option complements senior debt arrangements.
Development Funding
We offer tailored funding packages for residential and commercial developments across the UK. Our solutions accommodate projects of varying scales, from small residential schemes to major commercial undertakings requiring multi-million pound financing.
Bridging Loans
Our bridging loan solutions provide temporary funding to cover critical project phases. Designed for rapid approval, these loans help maintain cashflow during development cycles while permanent financing is secured.
Senior Debt Solutions
We collaborate with approved lending partners to structure comprehensive financing solutions. Our approach ensures compatibility between senior debt and mezzanine funding components for optimal project viability.
Property Funding
Our funding solutions cover all UK property sectors, supporting acquisitions, renovations, and new developments. We tailor loan structures to match specific asset characteristics and project timelines.
People
Martin Ainscough
Chairman
Formerly grew Ainscough Crane Hire into the UK's largest crane business before its 255m sale in 2007. Chairman of Ainscough Group and active in charitable fundraising initiatives.
Brendan Ainscough
Director
Former shareholder in Ainscough Crane Hire with ongoing involvement in group companies and charity fundraising activities for Sue Ryder Care in Lancashire.
Aidan Grimshaw
Non-Executive Director
Experienced chartered surveyor and founder of de Havillands property consultancy. Provides strategic property advice to the Ainscough Group alongside managing his own property company.
David Watson
Group Finance Director
Chartered accountant specialising in infrastructure and corporate finance. Oversees financial operations across Ainscough Group's diverse portfolio including development finance and strategic land ventures.
Rachael Ainscough
Group Managing Director
Specialises in land acquisition and disposal. Manages all senior, mezzanine and bridging loan portfolios while overseeing the group's broader business activities and investments.
Questions
What types of property finance do you specialise in?
We focus on mezzanine finance and development funding for residential and commercial projects across the UK.
How quickly can funding be arranged?
Our direct access to capital enables swift decisions, with funding packages often arranged within weeks.
What loan amounts do you typically provide?
We offer loans ranging from £0.5m to £2.5m, with larger amounts considered through banking partnerships.
Can you help if traditional banks decline funding?
Yes, our flexible approach allows us to provide solutions even when senior debt cannot be secured.
