Hope Capital Property Finance has expanded its dual representation solicitor panel as part of a wider push to speed up bridging completions and give brokers greater certainty on time-critical cases.
The bridging lender has added three new law firms to the panel, increasing the total number of legal partners to eight, in response to rising volumes and demand for faster, more efficient transactions.
The move builds on the recent launch of Dual+, Hope Capital Property Finance’s residential bridging product, which offers funding up to 75% LTV at rates from 0.79%. The product is positioned at borrowers who need a quicker and more predictable route to completion than is often available through conventional bridging finance.
Dual+ is structured to bring key underwriting stages forward in the process, including the valuation, once a case reaches the sales team.
Backed by the lender’s in-house packaging function, the aim is to give brokers earlier clarity on outcomes and reduce the risk of last-minute delays.
By widening its dual representation solicitor panel, Hope Capital Property Finance is seeking to further compress conveyancing times while also reducing legal costs for borrowers.
Under the model, a single solicitor firm acts for both lender and borrower, removing duplicated work and potential friction between separate legal teams.
Laura Carr, head of underwriting at Hope Capital Property Finance, says: “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, adds: “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.”
