Property finance and security

Advisory service on commercial property funding and security for corporate and commercial bankers, including financial institutions.

Freehold and leasehold property deals can generate profitable business for finance providers, but only if the funding and security arrangements are tied down effectively. Weightmans' many years’ of experience and expertise in this area can help you avoid the pitfalls and minimise any risks.

Our specialist banking, property and construction lawyers work closely with you on every aspect of a property transaction from due diligence to the perfection of your security.

We act for major high street banks and financial institutions, providing advice on funding agreements and the creation of security over freehold and leasehold property. Our experience includes lending transactions from single land sites to complex property portfolios and mixed use development schemes.

Our approach is to be responsive and available to you at all times; we want to make every transaction as easy for you as possible, and we do this by combining informed commercial expertise with efficient working methods.

We can advise you on the different forms of security and explain the advantages and disadvantages of each. We can act as your independent solicitors or in conjunction with your customer. As independent advisers, we understand your reputation is on the line and we take every step necessary to protect it. We maintain a constant focus on your objectives and on helping you deliver a satisfactory service to your customers.

To make sure the financial benefits of your security are achieved, Weightmans additionally provides a review service involving a basic or full legal assessment of your existing security (that we did not put in place) and advice on its effectiveness and enforceability.