Real estate finance testimonials
What our clients say
Don't just take our word for it. Here's what some of our clients say about our service.
“Investec have been an absolute pleasure to work with. They have a deep understanding of the various property sectors and are committed to a partnership approach. We look forward to working with Investec again in both the student and fast expanding co living space.”
Adam Brockley, CEO, Scape Student Living
‘Investec has been a strong supporter of Watkin Jones, and our target sectors of Student Accommodation and Build-to-Rent. They have funded us on a wide range of our schemes and have always offered the highest level of service, professionalism and pragmatism.’
Alex Pease, Group Investment Director, Watkin Jones Group
'This is the first time that we have used Investec Structured Finance and we hope to be able to carry out more business with them in the future as it was a positive experience in all respects. They demonstrated an in-depth understanding of the complexities involved in development and were able to tailor-make a loan to suit our specific needs. They provided a personal, hands on approach with quick and straightforward feedback to all matters and pragmatic and commercial solutions to any issues that arose.'
Peter Shasha, Epsilon Real Estate Partners
‘It is a pleasure to work with a bank that gets on with the process of funding without getting bogged down by insignificant detail.’
Glyn Watkin Jones, Chairman, Watkin Jones Group Ltd
‘The bank’s ability to move quickly on a deal stems from the team’s fundamental understanding of UK property and its entrepreneurial approach to the sector.’
Mark Goldbart, Director, Newmark Properties LLP
‘Investec’s positive approach to the structuring of loan facilities is an important part of the success of our projects.’
Mark Jackson, Managing Director, SDG Ltd
‘During the long planning and redevelopment process, we had no income coming in, but Investec were 100% on board with our plans. Now the property is so well let, we believe their faith in us was justified.’
Warren Rosenberg, CEO, Fusion Student
“This is the first time that we have worked with Investec Structured Finance and we hope to be able to carry out more business with them in the future. They demonstrated an in-depth understanding of the complexities involved in development and showed great flexibility in allowing us to document a loan facility suitable to our specific needs. They were attentive to our needs as well as pragmatic and commercial in dealing with the issues that arose.”
Greystar
‘Investec has an in-depth understanding of the UK real estate market which allows them to provide bespoke sector-wide solutions to meet our requirements.’
Arrif Ali, Director, Cain International Ltd
‘Investec understood our business model and financing requirements straight away and had the flexibility to tailor the facility to our needs.’
Frixos Kaimakamis, Director, Atlas Property
‘Investec has worked closely alongside us as a business partner in two joint venture speculative developments. In addition to an efficiently produced tailored finance solution, Investec has provided excellent commercial knowledge and support. Throughout, the approach of the Investec team has been open, adaptable and collaborative, all of which has been pivotal to the successful outcome of the projects.’
Colin Rogers - Finance Director of Linden Homes (South-East)
‘The Investec team are always highly communicative and swift to respond with a clear desire to find mutually agreeable solutions throughout.’
J Morgan, Director of Investments & Developments, Galliard Homes
‘We have built a strong relationship with Investec over the years where they have funded a number of our schemes and we have found the service and speed at which they transact to be first class.’
Chris Lanitis, Partner, Amazon Properties
‘Investec quickly understood the complexity of the property asset and venture, and performed quickly, which more than met our – and our partner’s – expectations.’