Manchester-based property firm SJW Property Finance says its first year of trading has exceeded expectations.

Working with specialist and traditional lenders and their clients to find appropriate finance for property projects has resulted in enquiries totalling more than £8m and almost the same amount in current active cases.

SJW Property Finance specialise in finding funding across the spectrum of lenders for residential and commercial property and land. The finance arranged can take the form of buy-to-let and let to buy mortgages, bridging loans and development finance.

Samantha Williamson (pictured), director at SJW Finance, said: “After spending 19 years in property and commercial finance at various banks, I am delighted that the new company has made such a tremendous start.

“The timing of the launch came as the UK property market has seen a return to levels not seen since the credit crunch and with our expertise and market awareness we have been able to provide expert and bespoke assistance for many clients to find the funding they need.”