Specialist short-term lender, Hope Capital has completed a £1.1m commercial loan on a magnificent former pub complex located on the outskirts of Lancaster. The dwelling, which has acquired planning permission, will be transformed into eight self-contained apartments. Once revamped and completed, this is set to be highly sought-after accommodation in the local area. Hope Capital […]
Buxton-based specialist independent brokerage the Montane Group has announced the launch of its new division Montane Hotel & Leisure, signalling the firm’s growth and commitment to supporting acquisitive and ambitious operators in the UK hospitality sector. Headed up by Chris Jones, Montane Hotel & Leisure is a professional and service driven business that provides a […]
With hotels and B&Bs being one of the hardest hit business sectors over the last few years, financier 365 Business Finance reveals how such SMEs in the UK are now bouncing back – with the right flexible funding behind them ahead of the busy spring and summer seasons. According to the London-based lender, specialising in […]
A business that specialises in manufacturing small batches of spiced rums, has successfully launched with help from Business Gateway. The owners have gone on to increase its organic search traffic by 100% since launching in November 2020, by working with the support service. Based in the rural area of Strathaven in South Lanarkshire, the business […]
A premium drinks brand has launched some of the first Scottish hard seltzers to market after business owner, Ruth Jones, received advice and support from Business Gateway. Dundee-based Twisted Sisters specialises in premium, ready-to-drink hard seltzers, a highball drink containing seltzer water, alcohol and fruit flavourings. The brand-new drinks range boasts a variety of uniquely delicious flavour combinations, including coconut & lime, blueberry & elderflower, and rhubarb & […]
A boutique hotel has been able to develop nearby land into outdoor dining, and increased their capacity by 25%, after Business Gateway helped the owners secure funding and put the operational systems required for the expansion in place. The Eglinton Arms is a 34-bed hotel based in Eaglesham, Renfrewshire and was originally a coaching inn, […]
Specialist finance broker, Christie Finance has supported SOGBOG Limited to acquire the leasehold interest of Folk, a popular bar and venue-hire business in the affluent South Manchester suburb of West Didsbury. SOGBOG Limited is represented by a group of four directors, who are first-time buyers. All four directors of the group have developed impressive management […]
Specialist business property advisor, Christie & Co, is delighted to announce The Burcott Inn, a pretty 16th century village pub with letting rooms in Wookey has been sold for the first time in 27 years. Funding for the purchase was secured by Christie & Co’s sister company, Christie Finance. Nestled at the foot of the […]
Santander UK has provided Tortilla Mexican Grill PLC (“Tortilla”) with a £10m bilateral revolving credit facility, supporting its growth strategy. Tortilla was listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange today. Tortilla is the UK’s largest fast-casual Mexican restaurant brand, offering a high-quality, affordable and freshly prepared California-style Mexican menu. It opened its […]
The government’s scaling back of its Covid support measure is coming too soon for businesses with little or no cash reserves, a leading tax expert is warning. The 7.5% rise in VAT for the hospitality industry will slow down the Covid recovery and could even cause a number of unnecessary permanent closures, according to Scott […]
