Fast turnaround secures new premises for growing logistics firm
When a fast-growing logistics firm needed to move quickly to secure new premises, ASC delivered. With a tight deadline and...
Helping a growing digital agency buy its first business premises
When a thriving digital agency set its sights on buying its first business premises, ASC stepped in to guide the...
From farm to flagship: Financing a unique hospitality venture in Cornwall
Visitors to Crantock in Cornwall can now enjoy a stunning hospitality venue, thanks to the help of ASC. Our bespoke...
Helping a swim school make a splash in a new market
When a successful swim school aimed to make a splash in a new market, ASC provided expert support to help...
Bringing life back to a Dorset pub
Thanks to ASC, a Grade II-listed public house in West Dorset has new owners and recently reopened. The Clockhouse Inn...
Family business saved at the 11th hour
A family-run business, Haydens B&B in Rye, was on the brink of closure until ASC helped the family refinance a...
ASC secures £2 million development exit finance
Work continues on a four-phase residential apartment development in Cornwall after ASC secured a development exit loan on behalf of...
Reducing costs with development exit finance
Having completed an exclusive development of five detached houses near Truro in Cornwall, our client, a property development duo, required...
Securing the future of one of Kent's last remaining market gardens
With the help of ASC, a green-fingered couple has saved one of Kent’s last remaining market gardens and realised their...
ASC secures £2.2 million of development finance despite legal complications
Thanks to Steve Bealing from the ASC Surrey office, a Surrey property developer is on the way to undertaking his...
Reducing monthly costs despite switching from interest-only to repayment!
Our client, a pub owner struggling with rising mortgage repayment costs, was introduced to us by a residential mortgage broker....
Supporting our Local Businesses!
Mr Li & Mrs Sasikumar are well known and appreciated clients of the Hampshire, Dorset & Isle of Wight office...
ASC Supports
Another success! Richard Scotney from the ASC Derbyshire and Staffordshire Office just received this glowing review from one of their...
When the bank says "No" - ASC say "Yes"!
Alex Milham of ASC Kent was approached by his clients who had outgrown their existing site and were looking for...
Securing the future of a dental surgery!
ASC have successfully raised finance for a private dentist to purchase the freehold of their surgery. The opportunity came out...
£1m loan secured after navigating legal maze!
Our clients, an engineering company, owned two commercial investment properties. They wished to buy a third light industrial property for...
£780,000 raised for a garage to buy its premises!
Our clients have a long-established successful car repair and diagnostic business and were trading from rented premises. The landlord approached...
ASC “secures the future of the business” for a car repair shop
In 2020 Wassim agreed to take on an industrial premises in West London, suitable for him to establish his car...
“We liked it so much, we bought the Company”
Mark Blackley is a long-time motorcycle enthusiast so when he told his wife Emily that he was popping out to...
When the amount you need to borrow rises, not once, but twice(!) it’s good to have ASC on your side!
We know that when clients need a bit of a helping hand, ASC can really add its value. Dan Gateshill, ASC...
Finance to purchase new premises in Southampton
Glenn was referred to ASC Hampshire, Dorset & Isle of Wight branch by a valued introducer, for commercial finance to...
A Success Story in Brockenhurst - Finance for a Commercial Property Purchase
At ASC, we are writing fresh stories to illustrate our work about the different ways we have assisted our clients...
Did ASC save Christmas?
We are certainly proud of all the deals we’ve completed for our clients, but recently we had the opportunity to...
ASC- We go the extra mile
We are certainly proud of all the deals we’ve completed for our clients, but most recently we were touched by...
Sometimes going back is the best way forward, and its EasyPZ Stay with ASC!!
The Cliffe family, father Dick, son Simon and his partner were operating the thriving EasyPZ Stay backpacking business in Penzance,...
A Real Success Story
Dan Gateshill and his team from the ASC Hampshire, Dorset & Isle of Wight have done it again! In this...
Don’t Stop Believing – The journey of Keepers Gate Forest School
Belief! That’s what you need when you’re planning something out of the ordinary. And if it’s a business proposal, then...
Home re-mortgage to use as a deposit for another purchase? ASC makes it work!
Karl Luker was introduced to Dan Gateshill at ASC Finance Business’ Hampshire & Dorset office, by his accountant in July...
Finance for an expanding drainage business in Ferndown? ASC makes it possible.
Dan Gateshill, from the ASC Hampshire, Dorset & Isle of Wight office has helped another client purchase a new commercial...
Finance for a long-standing returning client in Hove? 30 years and counting!
ASC Hove’s Director, Dominic Williams has successfully secured another loan for a long-standing client in Hove. The business has been...
The words we love to hear from clients “we would never have achieved this without your help.”
Alison Hunter, Director of ASC Scotland, has secured finance for another client to secure the purchase of an industrial unit....
Complex luxury cottages finance? ASC facilitates Sway staycations
Mr and Mrs Mirauer were referred to ASC to assist with obtaining a commercial mortgage to purchase the freehold of...
Clients come back to ASC, because we do it right.
Dominic Williams, ASC Director in East Sussex has been able to successfully help his client, Mr Ahmed, with the purchase of a residential investment property...
Finance for a Holiday Caravan site? ASC to the rescue!
Andre Dent, Director of ASC Cambridgeshire, has helped a client secure a refinance of their holiday home/caravan site with fishing lakes. ASC always wants to add value...
Short in funds and short in time? ASC gets the job done in no time!
David Bamber, ASC Director in Essex, successfully secured funds for two of a client’s separate Property Development projects. The client was recommended to ASC Finance for Business by an accountant. ...
Last minute finance for two Property Development Projects? ASC delivers, again!
David Bamber, ASC Director in Essex, secured finance for a client, an experienced developer, who was referred to us by an accountant. ASC was able...
Finance to switch from rented offices to a freehold? ASC gets a hold!
Some of the most rewarding cases that we get involved in raising finance for are those where the solution ends...
Finance for a kennels and cattery in Crediton? ASC is happy to help!
It is becoming increasingly common for family members to be working together and support each other in business opportunities. That...
Finance for a bathroom and plumbing business looking to expand? ASC has got the job done!
Giles Codrington, ASC’s Director in London has recently helped a bathroom and plumbing business in London to secure funds to...
Another expanding business during lockdowns: Finance for a Doll’s House with ASC’s help!
One of the things we love about working with small businesses across the UK are the varied and different types...
ASC works its magic for UK citizen securing finance while working in Dubai
Philip Thompson, ASC Director in Northamptonshire has helped a client, Matt Wright, secure finance for his commercial property portfolio. Mr...
A new Accountancy Practice has opened in Glasgow with ASC’s help!
We often see clients whose business has gone well and they then want to purchase a property that they had...
Home away from Home - Another Guest House’s finance secured in Edinburgh with ASC
ASC Scotland, Alison Hunter, has recently helped a guest house client looking to secure finance for their business. The pandemic...
“Chuck It In?” – Definitely not with ASC on your side!!
“Chuck it in” was one name suggested for Amy and Peter Nixon’s Thai catering business when they first started out...
A Deal Saved from Hanging in the Balance
A commercial property company had approached ASC Director in East Sussex, Dominic Williams, for a loan of £422,000 to finance...
Major Cashflow Advantages when Finding the Right Loan
Ian Morgan, ASC Director in Bristol, had an interesting request from an Indian Restaurant. The client leased the property, and...
Locked-down – but not locked out
A property development company in Northamptonshire had recently completed a ground-up development comprising six flats and a small retail shop...
Completing the deal is our Modus Operandi
A Solicitor firm, a long-standing client of ASC Director David Bamber in Essex, approached him to assist them with their...
The Dog days are over! But have only just begun!
An award-winning dog breeder in Gartmore, Stirling, approached ASC Scotland Director Alison Hunter to assist him and his wife purchase...
A Loan Story to Dine Out On
Our client, a restaurant owner in Merseyside, had been given a fantastic opportunity to purchase an empty property two doors...
A Bespoke Approach for a Bespoke Design Company
Our client was a bespoke interior decorating a design company based in Oxfordshire. ASC in Oxfordshire was originally approached by...
100% Property Investment Finance – Easy as 1,2,3!
Our client, a property developer based in Surrey, had found the opportunity to purchase a new residential investment property. This...
Three Men in a Boatyard - It’s plain sailing with ASC
The beautiful River Dart in Devon is the setting and the 3 men are Chris (a Yachtmaster and former Royal...
Coronavirus lockdown – not a problem for ASC Clients Aimee and Simon!
At ASC, we always strive to find the right lenders for our clients and the right finance for each business....
Another pub success from ASC.
ASC have added another feather to our cap of successfully funded pub purchases! The King’s Head in Syresham was a...
3 was the Magic Number!
3 certainly proved to be the magic number for Nicky Pender when looking for a business in Cornwall! Having decided...
From Minarets to Moules Marinieres…
Conrad Robins and his team at ASC Cornwall have helped numerous Clients realise their dreams over the years and later...
Caring for our clients
ASC was approached by two clients who were looking at buying a specialist care home. Both clients had not previously...
Client returns to ASC for Development Finance!
There is no higher endorsement than when a client is satisfied with a job well done and comes back again...
100% finance for pub landlord!
ASC assisted recently with the freehold purchase of “The New Inn”, Abthorpe in South Northamptonshire. Landlord Mr Rob Smith had...
Overcoming the hurdles of commercial finance one by one
Mrs Kebing Walsh ran a Chinese herbal centre, and found the opportunity to purchase a freehold organic food shop to...
We don't just close the deal - we look after our clients' needs too!
ASC Finance for Business were approached by clients who were currently running a modern retail supermarket which they leased from...
Whatever the type of property, ASC will come up with the solution!
Clients come to us with different requirements, and even though deals may appear to be similar at first, they always...
Overcoming the challenges of buy-to-let finance
ASC were recently able to raise finance for an experienced landlord in Nuneaton to purchase two terraced houses that had...
Experience is on your side!
It can be difficult to raise finance for a property development, especially if you have never completed a development before....
When did buying a B&B became hassle free? With ASC!
Gary and Linda McNeal, motivated by seeing friends who had already opened a successful B&B had arrived at a time...
Cooking up finance to turn dreams into reality!
A young but very experienced catering couple were keen to operate their own restaurant. After numerous attempts to obtain finance,...
ASC Finance - Yards ahead of the competition!
Our clients had approached their own bank, where they have been customers for the last 30 years, for a loan...
Taking the next step - with ASC Finance for Business!
Running a small business is no easy process. Sometimes, you need sufficient help and support in order to be able...
Finance for a Holiday let? It's E-Sea!
Carrie King, an experienced holiday property manager, had recently purchased a highly desirable investment property in Mevagissey, Cornwall using her...
Let down by the Bank - But not by ASC Finance!
Our clients owned a substantial portfolio of residential investment properties through a limited company. They had been with their bank...
A positive approach reflects a successful outcome!
A pleasing aspect of our business is the ever increasing number of introductions received from our existing clients. In one...
Escape to the country!
Jon and Debbie Buckley had been running their IT business for over 10 years and fancied a change of scenery....
Counting on ASC
Jane Francis of Absolute Accounts wanted to buy her own premises from which to base her new but expanding accountancy practise....
ASC to the rescue for property investor!
An experienced property investor was struggling to raise finance of over £2million to purchase a commercial property in central London,...
ASC Finance for Business - The experience to overcome the obstacles
Emma Rathbone and Martyn Williams were looking to buy and run a guest-house as a business outside of their existing...
Finance to help your business blossom!
ASC Finance for Business were approached by one their regular introducers of business to see if they could assist a...
ASC - The support and expertise you need!
Mr Wall was an experienced property investor, having previously made several successful investments. However, when an opportunity to purchase two...
The show can go on!
Appletree Exhibitions are event organisers specialising in the motorhome, caravan and camping trade in the UK. Paul Atkins had been...
ASC Finance - the experience to make it happen!
The three directors of the UK Division of an international PLC were naturally aware of the parent’s policy to only...
Can't count on the bank? Count on ASC!
ASC Finance for Business were approached by the partners of a small building firm, whose bank were calling in a...
Fighting fires with ASC!
A client was introduced to Steve Bealing at the ASC Surrey office by his residential mortgage advisor, as he required...
ASC's persistence pays off!
Approaching one lender for finance will sometimes pay dividends, but ASC can approach several at once – so even if...
ASC - Fit for anything...!
Cleo Collins and Neil McLaren were the owners of Hillmotts LLP, a very successful relaxation and fitness retreat with a...
No cash? No Problem!
Two brothers wanted to buy their father’s commercial investment property to enable him to semi-retire, with the ultimate goal of...
Working together for Business Finance
James Michaels needed extra finance to ensure he could create the visibility necessary for his business in the UK, and...
Our compliments to the chef!
When Justin Cracknell identified a closed pub that he wished to buy for his business and needed a commercial mortgage...
Last Minute Problems?... Not a Problem!
Nicholas Gray, a local builder with a modest portfolio of investment properties, needed to refinance a mixed retail and residential...
Be Our Guest! - ASC helps couple achieve their dream!
Having successfully managed their business, Chester Gallery Tea rooms for many years, Ian & Jennifer Spence wanted another challenge before...
No bank manager? No problem!
D&G International, are a shipping logistics company based in Essex who fulfil over 25,000 consignments per month through their various...
ASC comes to rescue for Woodnook lodges
The Thompson family has owned the 60 acre Woodnook Farm in North Yorkshire since the early 1960’s. Mr Thompson decided...
Driving big deals
ASC was introduced, through a local accountant, to Bill Plant from the Bill Plant Driving School Franchise who was looking...
Thrown overboard by the bank, rescued by ASC
A long established painting and decorating business with a turnover in excess of £2m and owning a substantial property portfolio,...
Lending a helping hand
Paul Hughes of Mayfair Holdings Ltd, was introduced to ASC by Ryan Radford of Zebra Money. Paul had obtained planning...
Find a lender before you find a property
Sometimes it’s better to know how much money you can borrow before you begin searching for a property. This was...
Guest House gets the go-ahead with ASC
Garry Lowen and Penny Jones decided that a Guesthouse was an opportunity to utilise their skills in a joint project....
ASC were able to successfully arrange a commercial mortgage, which was not straight forward
Paul & Tracey Aberdein have a long established successful business and were trading from rented premises. When the opportunity arose...
Big plans for Little Learners!
In 2008 Marie contacted ASC because she needed assistance with financing a new nursery school in Lincolnshire. After a successful...
Flying High just like ASC!
Predator Experience was born in April 2009 and the business was to offer high quality interactive, inspirational natural history based...
£100 deposit to really boost business
With many years experience in the business, Carol Laskey recently set up her own beauty company. She provides a “nursing...
From Salary to Celery
When Kelly and Despo McCarthy wanted to purchase their own village greengrocers shop they needed expert help in securing the...
Our old fashioned approach still works!
Sometimes it is important to maintain what may be perceived to be an old fashion approach to raising finance. With...
Long term banking partner is required to fund a £1.4M specialist architectural glazing Company
The Directors of Portman Architectural Glazing Ltd , a specialist architectural glazing Company, were being frustrated with their expansion plans...
Purchase business premises leasehold ahead of auction!
Paul and Emma Venters had been successfully running their sandwich business, Freshcut, from leasehold premises for 4 years when they...
Bank said no to development finance - ASC secured 100%
Nick Ridgway acquired a property which he bought for cash and then set about gaining planning permission for a housing...
Dogged determination - and Channel 4 - helps ASC Client to find the right property!
The highly popular Channel 4 show Relocation, Relocation, Relocation recently featured the Langman family’s quest to find a property to...
Immediately referred to ASC - secured 70% LTV
When Tony Whale went to see his IFA Brian Brotherton to discuss the possibility of buying a commercial property he...
£1.3m to Furnish and Stock, all in time for Christmas
Some lenders prescribe as a condition of a loan that you must do all your business banking with them. Richard...
When speed is of the essence, you can count on ASC
When you exchange contracts on new business premises the one thing you don’t want is to discover that your source...
Life after redundancy
A double redundancy led brothers–in-law Carl Tilley and Christopher Peil to change their careers as computer graphic designers. They wanted...
£825,000 raised with careful co-ordination
If you are the boss of a family business, you need to plan your retirement carefully! Roseacre Care Home in...
The Wheels on the Bus
The Children and Families Community Association (CAFCA) provides support to families in Birmingham with a high standard of childcare including...
A barn-storming deal!!!
When Carl Scott approached his financial adviser Claire Smith of SFM Mortgages Ltd in Ipswich in March 2009 he was...
Property development going strong
Elliott Fountain and Philip Lovelace both owned a portfolio of buy to let properties and joined forces in 2007 to...
Home for the horses
Charlie McBride has been training and breeding racehorses for over 20 years, and was working from rented stables. The nearby...
Increase your yield with ASC
When you exchange contracts on new business premises the one thing you don’t want is to discover that your source...
Finance in Cornwall is cut and dried
For any small leasehold business, security of tenure can be a major concern and ideally owning your own premises allows...
