About Signature Property Finance
Signature Property Finance is a privately-owned principal bridging lender with a distinctive identity in the UK market: a dedicated Wales base, backed by major private equity, led by a CEO who spent his entire career in property finance banking before co-founding Signature. CEO Tony Gilbertson is a native of Pontypridd and brings more than 30 years of experience in the sector, much of it as a regional underwriter and lending manager at a major high street bank. COO Thomas Howells, also proudly Welsh, leads the in-house legal team from Cardiff.
The business was headquartered in Birmingham for its first decade before relocating its registered office to Nantgarw, Cardiff in 2023 — a move that reflected both the team's Welsh roots and the growing significance of Wales and the South West in its lending book. The Edinburgh office opened in June 2019; by September 2024 it had completed over £36 million in Scottish deals. London and Birmingham offices complete the national footprint. Foresight Group backs the business as private equity sponsor, providing capital certainty and governance.
Signature is one of only a small number of principal bridging lenders with a genuine Wales presence. The team has deep knowledge of Welsh and South West property markets — including heritage assets, rural properties and unusual security types that London-centric lenders are often reluctant to engage with. The average completion time is 15 to 20 days.
Bridging Loans from Signature Property Finance
Signature lends from £100,000 to £3 million, with terms of 3 to 36 months and LTVs up to 75%. Rates are quoted individually and regularly updated to match market conditions — Signature does not publish a standard rate card. Residential, commercial and land finance across England, Wales and Scotland.
What Can Signature Finance?
- Residential bridging — purchase, auction, refinance
- Commercial and semi-commercial property
- Light and heavy refurbishment
- Revolving Credit Facility for experienced investors
- Welsh and Scottish property — including heritage assets
- Development and conversion loans
How to Apply with Signature Property Finance
Signature works through commercial finance brokers and directly with experienced developers and investors. Enquiries go to [email protected] or by phone on 02922 520 308. The registered office is at 6 Cefn Coed, Parc Nantgarw, Treforest, Cardiff CF15 7QQ, with offices also in Birmingham, Edinburgh and London.
Contact
Address:
Signature Property Finance Limited
First Floor, 6 Cefn Coed, Parc Nantgarw, Treforest, CF15 7QQ
Phone:
02922 520 308