Hope Capital expands dual representation solicitor panel

Hope Capital Property Finance has expanded its dual representation solicitor panel, enhancing its ability to deliver fast completions and cost efficiencies for brokers and borrowers.

In response to growing demand and to further streamline transactions, Hope Capital Property Finance has appointed three additional solicitor firms, expanding the panel to eight established legal partners.

The increased solicitor panel is intended to accelerate conveyancing times while delivering cost savings for borrowers, with a single legal partner appointed to act for both lender and borrower.

The expansion follows the recent launch of Dual+, Hope Capital Property Finance’s latest residential bridging product, offering rates at 0.79% up to 75% LTV. Designed for borrowers requiring a faster process than traditional bridging finance, Dual+ streamlines the journey by completing key underwriting steps, including the valuation, when it reaches the sales department.

Laura Carr, head of underwriting at Hope Capital Property Finance, commented: “Dual+ has already seen an incredibly positive response from the market. But speed alone isn’t what brokers are looking for, they also want reliability and confidence that when we say we can deliver, we do.

“Expanding our dual representation solicitor panel reinforces our commitment to operational efficiency, strong broker support and positive borrower outcomes. We’ve built excellent relationships with solicitor firms over the years who specialise in joint representation, and we’re excited to strengthen those partnerships as demand for Dual+ continues to grow.”

Kim Parker, head of sales at Hope Capital Property Finance, added: “Over the past few months, our focus has been on strengthening our stakeholder panel to ensure we can handle increased volumes. After a record-breaking 2025 across all departments, we’re committed to maintaining this momentum by continuing to launch innovative products, while making sure we have the right processes and partnerships in place to deliver on our promises to brokers and borrowers.”