David Whittaker, managing director of Keystone (pictured) said: “There is an enormous opportunity to help landlords north of the border where demand for rental properties remains strong, especially in the main cities and that’s where we’ll be focusing our efforts.”
Keystone also confirmed it will shortly join the Intrinsic network panel, which has many partners operating in Scotland.
The Keystone move will offer more options for landlords specialising in complex property types such as HMOs, multi-units, new builds and recently refurbished properties. It will also help ex-pat investors and those looking for finance in a limited company capacity.
The move follows funding partner Aldermore Bank’s decision to lend in Scotland.
Rob Lankey, managing director of commercial mortgages at Aldermore said: “Lending in Scotland has proved a great move for Aldermore Mortgages and we felt that offering the same reach to Keystone would widen the borrowing options to investors who have often struggled to secure finance in the region.
“Keystone is well prepared for the increase in business and has already established solid relationships with a panel of solicitors and surveyors who understand the Scottish property market.”
