The company has developed its own unique digital private wealth platform which has created the choice and liquidity traditionally not available to investors in this asset class.

The platform, which is open to certified high-net-worth investors, is currently used by an exclusive network of individuals and family offices to invest in commercial and residential property loans originated by ASK’s specialist lending team. Investors build their own portfolios in line with their own risk profiles.

They also have the option to exit via a secondary market and this exchange function has now facilitated 174 transactions between ASK’s private client investors on loans provided for commercial and residential real estate spread across the UK.  

Almost three quarters of the loans provided (71%) went to covering planning costs associated with the real estate projects, with the largest property type being mixed-use/life-science projects (24%).

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This was followed closely by mixed-use residential buildings (23%) with the demand for UK residential properties remaining strong.

London topped the list of locations for investment opportunities (85%), but the Midlands was also a notable market, representing 5% of all secondary transactions. 

Mark Templeman, CIO at ASK, commented: “Reaching over £45m in exchanges is evident of the growing number of investors looking for the greater choice, flexibility and liquidity which our private wealth platform can provide.  

“ASK's investment in technology aims to reshape the market, challenging traditional fund managers and operators, and fostering evolution in property finance and private investment sectors.

“We are committed to developing our own digital platform to meet the rising demand from high-net-worth investors for a best-in-class service and the ability to fully manage their own portfolio in one place online.”