Here, Fiaz Ahmed, Business Development Executive discusses the projects he is keen to support in the region, and what makes Assetz marketplace model different.
Q: What will you bring to the North West market?
Practical experience across residential and mixed‑use delivery, and a strong partner network. The North West has deep demand and real regeneration momentum. I’ll connect housebuilders with funding that matches their pace and I’ll stay close through the build so finance remains an enabler, not a hurdle.
Q: How do you see Assetz’s role with SME housebuilders?
More than capital. We guide projects through the lifecycle – acquisition, planning, development, refinance or exit. That support helps SMEs manage risk and keep sites moving when market conditions shift. It’s relationship finance designed around a housebuilder’s growth journey.
Q: What types of projects are you keen to back?
Residential‑led schemes that create value – from smaller infill sites and refurbishments to multi‑unit ground‑up developments. We’re flexible on structure and can fund from one to tens of units, provided the fundamentals stack and there’s a clear delivery plan.
Q: Speed matters. How will you drive faster decisions?
Clarity up front. I’ll agree information needs early, get technical and cost inputs in one place, and keep credit engaged. We aim to provide a clear yes, a clear no, or a practical pathway to a yes. That saves time and lets teams plan with confidence.
Q: What makes the marketplace model valuable to your clients?
Access and adaptability. Pooling institutional capital means we can support a wide range of projects and respond as conditions change. It’s not one‑size‑fits‑all. We match the right funding source and structure to the Property, the Project and Borrower needs.
Q: How will you work with brokers and professional teams?
As partners. Brokers help shape deals, while planners, QSs and solicitors keep risk in check. I’ll keep communication simple and proactive so everyone sees the same path to completion and drawdowns happen on time.
Q: In a sentence – what can an SME housebuilders expect when they engage Assetz?
A partner who turns complexity into a clear plan, so you can build.
Q: What parts of the Assetz offer should SMEs know about right now?
Enhanced day‑one funding options that can improve liquidity at the outset, alongside pragmatic monitoring so drawdowns keep pace with build realities.
Q: Why does this matter for communities as well as businesses?
Getting viable schemes funded faster helps regenerate sites, unlock small plots and keep delivery going through market cycles.
Fiaz is already meeting SME housebuilders and brokers across his region. If you have a live scheme or upcoming acquisition, get in touch to discuss a practical, lifecycle funding approach.
Contact: [email protected] | 0800 470 0430
Web: www.assetzcapital.co.uk
