Precise launches new intermediary guide to bridging finance 

Precise has launched a new resource for intermediaries, designed to help identify when bridging finance could provide a suitable solution for clients facing time-sensitive property transactions.

'Bridge it. Everything you need to know about bridging finance' has been created to help brokers understand the role short-term finance can play across a range of lending scenarios.

The launch comes as brokers continue to operate in a more selective lending environment, with many clients requiring funding solutions that fall outside mainstream lending criteria. Recent data from the Bridging & Development Lenders Association (BDLA) suggests the market entered a more measured phase in Q1, with applications falling from £11.7bn in Q4 2025 to £9.9bn and completions reducing from £2.5bn to £1.8bn over the same period.

The resource explores a range of common bridging scenarios, including purchasing a new property before selling an existing one, auction purchases, refurbishment projects, change-of-use cases and developer exits. It also explains key aspects of bridging finance, including regulated and non-regulated lending, loan terms, interest options and exit strategies.

Alan Kimber, head of bridging at Precise, said: “Brokers are working with a growing range of client circumstances, many of which require a flexible and pragmatic approach to funding. Whether a client is looking to secure a property quickly, bridge a gap between transactions or unlock value from an existing asset, having access to the right specialist finance solution can make all the difference.

“Bridging finance has become an established part of the property finance market because it gives brokers the flexibility to support clients whose needs may not fit traditional lending criteria. We created this resource to help brokers understand where bridging could be an appropriate solution and give them the confidence to have more informed conversations with their clients.”