Hope Capital Property Finance has expanded its dual representation solicitor panel as it looks to accelerate completions and reduce costs for brokers and borrowers.
The specialist lender has appointed three additional law firms, taking the panel to eight established legal partners, as part of a broader effort to streamline transactions and support faster turnaround times.
The move follows the recent launch of Dual+, Hope Capital Property Finance’s residential bridging product, which offers loans up to 75% LTV at rates from 0.79%.
The product is aimed at borrowers who need a quicker route to completion than traditional bridging finance can provide.
Under the Dual+ process, key underwriting steps, including the valuation, are completed earlier in the journey when a case reaches the sales department.
This is supported by the lender’s dedicated packaging team, with the intention of providing brokers and borrowers with earlier clarity and greater certainty around completion.
By expanding its solicitor panel, Hope Capital Property Finance is seeking to further reduce conveyancing times while also delivering cost savings. Under the dual representation model, a single legal firm acts for both lender and borrower, removing duplication and potential delays.
Laura Carr, head of underwriting at Hope Capital Property Finance, said: “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.”
