Team BLG
The Team
About BLG
Initially established in 2003, BLG specialises in working with regional and local housebuilders to help deliver new housing development projects. Our group is highly focused on supporting residential homebuilders mostly in the SME sub-sector.
Since 2014 we have been affiliated with a large family office and since that time we have supported around 400 projects delivering many thousand new homes.
The team comprises a mix of bankers and property professionals with many years’ experience of working with SME homebuilders. Since 2020 we have also been working with the British Business Bank to help support their efforts in the housebuilder sector.
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY ABOUT US
"A challenging site like no other with every inch of the plot being built on and 12 apartments built-out through a driveway 2.5m wide off of a main high street with limited access rights, not to mention all the complexities associated with 13 Party Wall Agreements. Most lenders would not have had the vision for the scheme or the confidence in Spiller Builders to build out the scheme. I just wanted to say how helpful the entire BLG team have been during the build. A very approachable and knowledgeable team, with a “can do” approach to lending. We will be looking to do more business with you for sure."
"From our side it has also been a pleasure working with BLG and the team there. We have found you easy to deal with, proactive in resolving any minor issues that have arisen through the project and shown great flexibility in working with us as a partner. We will certainly like to work with you on future partners."
“I really appreciate your hard work. We really like the way you communicate & I must say I haven't seen many people who are that approachable.”
“A very efficient processing team, dealing with the DD once deal credit approved, through to completion”
“Many thanks for your efforts on this one and getting it approved and sorted so swiftly, very much appreciated. I am sure I will be speaking to your over the coming months.”
“Many thanks Anil, it’s been a real pleasure working with BLG so far. We’re lining up the next project too”
"Their guidance in helping us navigate the project from inception to completion was invaluable. As was their patience, particularly at the beginning. We look forward to many future projects with the BLG team.”
“We would like to express our appreciation for your support on our development in Bristol. We were very pleased that, from the outset, you shared our vision of the project to convert a dated but classical building, that had outlived its usefulness as a school, into unique luxury apartments with views overlooking the city. We found our dealings practical and streamlined. Monthly payments were processed in an efficient and timely manner.”
“BLG are very good at communicating with clients and all documents are very clear and all at BLG are always happy to help.”
Careers with BLG
Careers
At BLG we embrace diversity but each member of our team has the common traits of extraordinary drive, talent and passion for what they do.
We are looking to expand our team over the next 12 months. If you are a high performing professional with development lending experience, please send your CV and covering email in confidence to [email protected]
Graduate programmes & internships
From time to time we offer internships to people starting out in property lending or residential development, please send your CV and covering email in confidence to [email protected]
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY ABOUT US
"A challenging site like no other with every inch of the plot being built on and 12 apartments built-out through a driveway 2.5m wide off of a main high street with limited access rights, not to mention all the complexities associated with 13 Party Wall Agreements. Most lenders would not have had the vision for the scheme or the confidence in Spiller Builders to build out the scheme. I just wanted to say how helpful the entire BLG team have been during the build. A very approachable and knowledgeable team, with a “can do” approach to lending. We will be looking to do more business with you for sure."
"From our side it has also been a pleasure working with BLG and the team there. We have found you easy to deal with, proactive in resolving any minor issues that have arisen through the project and shown great flexibility in working with us as a partner. We will certainly like to work with you on future partners."
“I really appreciate your hard work. We really like the way you communicate & I must say I haven't seen many people who are that approachable.”
“A very efficient processing team, dealing with the DD once deal credit approved, through to completion”
“Many thanks for your efforts on this one and getting it approved and sorted so swiftly, very much appreciated. I am sure I will be speaking to your over the coming months.”
“Many thanks Anil, it’s been a real pleasure working with BLG so far. We’re lining up the next project too”
"Their guidance in helping us navigate the project from inception to completion was invaluable. As was their patience, particularly at the beginning. We look forward to many future projects with the BLG team.”
“We would like to express our appreciation for your support on our development in Bristol. We were very pleased that, from the outset, you shared our vision of the project to convert a dated but classical building, that had outlived its usefulness as a school, into unique luxury apartments with views overlooking the city. We found our dealings practical and streamlined. Monthly payments were processed in an efficient and timely manner.”
“BLG are very good at communicating with clients and all documents are very clear and all at BLG are always happy to help.”
Mission & Values
What we do (our mission):
“Our business is helping you build”
What we value (our values):
Great service
We take time to understand the needs of our customers and then we aim to meet those needs. Prompt and proactive decision making whether that be at the initial assessment stage, to support bidding or site purchase decisions, or downstream in construction where flexibility is needed to resolve unforeseen challenges. Often it is as simple as being always available, helpful and friendly when we answer the phone. But our experienced team and flat organisational structure can provide a meaningful response often there and then or if not within a tight turnaround timescale. Our customers’ needs may change, the business and economic environment may change but our attitude to great service and housebuilding excellence doesn’t.
Expertise
We are a diverse team of different characters but we all share a common trait: we all specialise in the support of UK house builders and the wider property sector. Each of us is passionate about the part we play in our business and supporting our customers.
Enthusiasm
We may not be able to support every project but we certainly try. We seek to be fully transparent and timely in our decisioning, we don’t keep our customers hanging around waiting for a response. That’s why a great many of our customers come back to us time and again to support their next project.
Involvement
Development lending is not a remote process, it’s hands-on. We get to know our customers and their projects. We talk and meet with them regularly; we are open to their new ideas and feedback, we watch their developments build up from their plans. We seek to be involved every step of the delivery journey and are excited about the new homes that are created.
Building success
We understand that the best route to success is by creating prosperity and opportunities for our customers, our partners, our shareholders and our team; our business is to help them build and grow, as they prosper, so do we.