Black & White Bridging funds creation of 1,000 new homes

Specialist lender Black & White Bridging has supported the creation of 1,000 new homes across the UK.

Through its range of tailored short-term finance solutions—including residential, commercial, refurbishment, and auction bridging loans, as well as development finance—the lender says it is playing its role in addressing the UK’s pressing housing shortage.

Formerly Bath & West Finance and founded in 2011, the lender has empowered property developers and SMEs to deliver quality housing by funding the construction, refurbishment, or repurposing of commercial, vacant, and distressed properties. With an estimated shortfall of 4.3–4.75 million homes in the UK, Black & White Bridging said it is striving to help return much-needed properties to circulation.

Black & White Bridging’s funding extends across the UK and Wales, with the highest concentration of loans in London, Merseyside, Cheshire, West Yorkshire, and Cornwall.

Martyn Smith, managing director of Black & White Bridging, said: “This is a proud milestone for Black & White Bridging. Our mission has always been to support property developers and SMEs in tackling the UK’s housing crisis by providing innovative, transparent short-term lending solutions. Whether it’s refurbishing, repurposing, or building new homes, our truly transparent products are designed to empower our clients and help deliver quality housing. We look forward to funding many more projects and helping to provide sustainable housing solutions for communities across the UK.”