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18 September 2023 / 18 September 2023 by mike | Leave a Comment
Neil Parry and Sarah Green attended the Annual Hotel Conference in Manchester last week. There were some excellent sessions and informative speakers and perhaps two of the most common vibes we picked up were realism and optimism! Realism in that high interest rates, inflation and higher wages are here to stay for the foreseeable future […]
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31 March 2023 / 7 September 2023 by mike | Leave a Comment
In January and February 2023 we spoke, at some length, with a dozen or so of our hotel agent, friends, and asked them three questions? •Do you see 2023 (and 2024?) as a ‘Buyers Market’ •Is there any geographical location/hotel style that is in, or out of, favour? •Your thoughts on discount levels compared with recent […]
12 March 2023 / 7 September 2023 by mike | Leave a Comment
What does the collapse of SVB and Credit Suisse and the latest rise in Interest Rates mean for the availability of debt in the Hotel Sector? The sudden collapse of SVB and Credit Suisse was a bit of a wake-up call! Despite reassurances from the Bank of England that UK Banks are strong institutions, the […]
27 February 2023 / 7 September 2023 by mike | Leave a Comment
In early February 2023, we spoke, at some length, with a dozen or so of our hotel agent friends, and asked them 3 questions? • Did you see 2023 (and 2024?) as a ‘Buyer’s Market’? • Is there any geographical location/hotel style that is in, or out of, favour? • Your thoughts on discount levels compared with recent […]
25 December 2022 / 7 September 2023 by mike | Leave a Comment
Following several decades in this business, it’s an understatement to say the job of the FD in hospitality has seen an evolution. The erstwhile formality of working in a silo, on the edge of your seat in your suit and tie, staring at the monthly bank statement, with quivering anticipation of the bundle of management […]
20 October 2022 / 7 September 2023 by mike | Leave a Comment
Banks and other debt providers look to lend money securely, with a clear path to seeing their interest met, and the loan repaid, when due. A great deal lies behind this seemingly simple phrase, which is fundamental to whether you will be successful in securing the funding you require. Money Laundering, UBO’s and more However, […]
12 July 2022 / 7 September 2023 by mike | 1 Comment on Senior debt successfully secured for Castlebridge
We are delighted to announce that we have successfully secured senior debt for Castlebridge to develop the Hotel Indigo in Coventry. Development finance was obtained from Metro Bank. Castlebridge are developing the 100-bedroom Hotel Indigo close to Coventry Railway Station as part of the city’s Friargate development. As with their existing hotels, the new Hotel Indigo […]
