Hope Capital Property Finance appoints two new solicitor firms to expand Dual Legal Representation offering in Scotland
Award-winning specialist lender Hope Capital Property Finance has announced that it has appointed two new solicitor firms to expand its market-leading dual legal representation offering in Scotland, further enhancing its ability to deliver ultra-fast completions and cost efficiencies for brokers and borrowers.
In response to growing demand in Scotland and to further streamline transactions, Hope Capital Property Finance has appointed two new solicitor firms in Scotland, Aberdein Considine and Carters.
This new offering follows the lenders enhancements to its residential bridging product Dual+, that it announced earlier this month, including an increased dual legal representation threshold of £1m and instant valuations at enquiry stage.
Designed for borrowers requiring a quicker completion, Dual+ streamlines the journey by completing key underwriting steps, including the valuation, when it reaches the sales department, supported by Hope Capital Property Finance’s dedicated packaging team.
The big advantage of utilising dual legal representation is the more streamlined legal process, using the same solicitor for the transaction delivers faster turnaround times and cost savings for the borrower.
This latest benefit follows Hope Capital Property Finance’s expansion of its no upfront legal undertaking offering to properties in Scotland that it announced last year.
Leanne Warrender, partner at Aberdein Considine said: “We are delighted to be appointed by Hope Capital Property Finance as a dual legal representation partner in
Oliver Craig, director at Carters said: “We are delighted to have been appointed by Hope Capital Property Finance as a dual legal representation partner in Scotland. This is an innovative model that delivers real, tangible benefits for brokers and borrowers – faster completions, reduced costs, and a more streamlined transaction process from start to finish. Hope Capital has a proven track record of lending in Scotland, and we share their commitment to delivering speed, flexibility, and an exceptional level of service. We look forward to working closely with the team to help ensure Scottish borrowers can access finance as quickly and efficiently as possible.”