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Duncan Hopwood2026-09-03T14:19:31+00:00
The era of easy development finance is over — but deals are still getting done
Duncan Hopwood2026-09-03T14:19:31+00:00
By Luke Curtis, Joint Managing Director, VAST Commercial Finance For much of the period between 2016 and 2021, development finance [...]
Duncan Hopwood2026-07-07T14:27:30+00:00
Case Study: Financing Growing Online Retailer
Duncan Hopwood2026-07-07T14:27:30+00:00
The Client An online retailer of luxury homewares was growing strongly. But as sales boomed, the business needed to [...]
VAST2026-04-22T12:25:41+00:00
Prepare for the unknown: Strategic finance
VAST2026-04-22T12:25:41+00:00
Should your business be locking in funding now? The aftershock of the Iran war and soaring energy prices is set [...]
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Tej RandevaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
A pleasure to deal with! Fantastic communication and support all the way. Highly recommended!Posted on Google![]()
Adam BowenTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I got put in contact with Dan from VAST regarding a commercial mortgage and it was easily the most simple mortgage process imaginable. Having bought residential property and remortgaged I knew how difficult it would be however Dan was fantastic throughout the process up to completion always with my best interest at heart! Couldn't recommend the team enough, always on hand for a chat over the phone to answer any queries and when he said something will get done it always did! Thank you all for the fantastic work. AdamPosted on Google![]()
A HTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Such a great experience dealing with VAST and Luke. I came with little knowledge about what I needed and with the help of VAST and Luke they were able to offer me great financial and property advice. Will definitely be using them for anything property related in the future.Posted on Google![]()
Crash Bang WallopTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
From start to finish Luke has been brilliant! He said he would get the finance needed, and he did! The project kept changing and he made ammendments throughout, nothing was to much trouble for him. He kept me informed all the way and was very professional. I will definitely consider using his services for future projects. Thanks for your help.Posted on Google![]()
Danny BishopTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Amazing company, I will be using VAST for all my finance requirements. Luke and team are exceptional. I would highly recommend this company and team!!Posted on Google![]()
Jakub KrawczykTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We highly recommend VAST Commercial Finance. Luke went above and beyond to handle financing for our development from start to finish. Great partners to cooperate with!Posted on Google![]()
Lee MarshTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Absolutely outstanding company to deal with. I contacted Dan regarding a purchase I was interested in that had fallen through by previous brokers and lenders I had tried. Dan managed to sort everything and complete the deal in just 2 months, where other brokers had failed for over a year. I cannot recommend VAST enough. If you are looking for a smooth and easy purchase, look no further than these guys. They are on the ball with everything, I never had to chase them once to see how the application was going. Absolute please to deal with, a true example of the way business should run. Thanks so much guys 🙌Posted on Google![]()
James SullivanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Dan and the Vast team were a pleasure to deal with for our commercial mortgage. Dealing with a tight deadline, Dan and the team were very prompt and knowledgeable throughout the process. Their fantastic relationships with lenders was obvious to see, and enabled them to anticipate issues and information that would be required to speed up the process of applying for the mortgage, through to offer and release of funds. I cannot recommend Dan and the team enough!!!Posted on Google![]()
Matthew WheelerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Had the pleasure of working with Dan and found his service to be great. Would fully recommend working with VAST and will no doubt use him for my business again.Posted on Google![]()
Fit My FloorTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
After getting nowhere with our bank I was recommended to Dan through a friend, and from there things got easy.. quickly. We needed a small business loan to be sorted in a fairly short time frame and Dan delivered just that. Will definitely be using the Team @ Vast in the future, their knowledge and execution is top notch!
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