As renewed global uncertainty drives capital toward safer harbours, the UK commercial property market is once again attracting international investors.

For those seeking to move swiftly and capitalise on undervalued assets, VAT obligations can present a significant complexity and liquidity challenge.

Here’s how our VAT bridging loans offer a critical advantage.

How we can help

We deliver short-term finance to cover VAT on commercial property purchases, ensuring investors don’t need to reallocate capital away from core acquisitions or internationally.

This facility is particularly compelling for overseas buyers, who often face crippling cost and complexities in cross-border transactions.

One of the key benefits for international investors is the ability to leverage in-country.

Rather than sending and repatriating funds, which creates non-deal specific uncertainty via FX volatility risk, overseas investors can preserve their domestic capital and use our unique Sterling-based lending.

Our model allows investors to move decisively, with funding available in as little as 48 hours of contract completion.

Our partnerships and extensive understanding of VAT gives our clients confidence that the complex world of HMRC will be professionally navigated.

As the UK commercial real estate sector shows signs of stabilisation – particularly in logistics, warehousing, and selected office assets – the capacity to execute quickly and efficiently is a clear competitive and financial edge.

Read a case study of how we helped a Dubai-based international broker.

Get your deals secured

With US capital already accounting for nearly £50 billion in UK acquisitions over the past four years, VAT bridging could increasingly be the defining factor that enables international players to secure prime assets ahead of the curve.

Read our analysis of global investment into UK commercial property for more

Our VAT bridging loans offer international investors a tailored, cost-effective solution to navigate UK transactions and, correctly structured, do not require fixed legal charges to be taken on the assets.

This leaves senior lenders free of second charge encumbrances.

If you would like to arrange a call with one of our directors, we would be happy to articulate how we may help you or your clients.

Get in touch with us today or learn more about how our process works.