Property Finance

The current market is challenging, with all aspects of commercial property transactions open to increasing scrutiny. Our commercial property finance team is highly regarded and recognised as a team that understand lenders’ requirements, and gets the job done by responding quickly with straightforward practical advice.

We are experienced in handling all aspects of property finance, from smaller, straightforward acquisitions to more complex, multi-jurisdictional transactions, both for those looking to secure financing and for financial institutions providing finance. By working and understanding both sides of these transactions, our experienced property lawyers are well placed to offer you the best possible advice.

Our experienced team is renowned for its high level of personalised client service. We have experience with all commercial property asset types, such as residential commercial property, commercial/residential mixed use, shopping centres and retail parks, hotels and other leisure facilities, student accommodation, renewables (wind turbines), offices, care homes and industrial.

Our clients include major institutional and private banks, alternative lenders, building societies, funds, developers, listed corporates, owner-operators, private equity backed developers and high net worth investors. Some examples of our clients in this field are Lloyds Banking Group, HSBC, Allied Irish Bank, Coutts; Development Bank of Wales.

We can support you with:

  • Acquisition finance
  • Asset-based lending
  • Corporate banking
  • Development finance
  • Due diligence
  • Joint ventures
  • Not-for-profit finance
  • Commercial property finance

We will work closely with you to understand your expectations and will work closely with our specialist lawyers from our banking, construction, planning and environment, tax and corporate teams to ensure that we foresee any issues and ensure that your targets and deadlines are achieved.


Related expertise include: Banking & Finance, Commercial & Investment Property, Construction Contracts, Property Portfolio Management, Property Tax.

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What clients say

"The Geldards team make an effort to have a real understanding of the challenges and restrictions of the sector I work in, gearing their advice with this in mind"

Chambers & Partners 2026

"'The Geldards' Real Estate team at each level offers great customer service and care, and a strong sense of commercial awareness of knowledge of problem-solving"

Legal 500 2026

"Detailed knowledge of the education sector and property matters. Attention to detail, full understanding of the public sector and limiting requirements, as well as the machinery of government."

Legal 500 2026

"The quality of the work is very high and Geldards reacts quickly and urgently to positions."

Chambers & Partners 2025

"The partner led team at Geldards has great depth and breadth, nothing is too much trouble for them, even unexpected fast turnaround requirements."

Chambers & Partners 2025

"They provide in-depth advice and are extremely proactive when going a step further to ensure any unexpected situations are accounted for."

Legal 500 2025

"Very personable and easy to deal with. Clear they are on your side. High level of knowledge."

Legal 500 2025

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