Mera Investment Management has successfully facilitated an £11 million bridging loan for a detached villa in Holland Park, one of London’s most prestigious neighbourhoods.
The borrower, a seasoned property investor with a portfolio across Central London, sought the funding to repay an existing lender while gaining the time needed to market the asset and secure the best possible value.
The property, a five-bedroom home situated just streets away from a £61.5 million mansion recently acquired by the Abu Dhabi royal family, is expected to hit the market in the Spring.
Mera Investment Management’s CEO, Edward Matthews (pictured), described the property as an ideal fit for the lender’. “We focus on lending in prime locations, and this asset, located on one of London’s premier roads, was a perfect fit for us. We worked closely with the borrower and Springtide Capital to tailor the facility and ensure it worked well for all parties,” Matthews explained.
The borrower was introduced to Mera by Sohail Yasin of Springtide Capital. “There were a number of hurdles that had to be overcome, but the team at Mera were commercial and pragmatic throughout the entire process to ensure the successful completion,” Yasin said.
Mera said the project underscores its expertise in funding large, single-unit prime properties, an area often overlooked by institutional lenders.
As Matthews noted: “This case demonstrates our specific area of expertise, and that Mera is becoming a byword for high-quality, prime real estate lending.”
Looking ahead, Mera plans to deploy £100 million in capital over the next 12 months, making the most of opportunities created by constrained funding availability from traditional lenders. For Mera, this Holland Park transaction is not just another deal—it’s a testament to their leadership in the competitive world of prime property finance.
