Welcome to the May edition of the Dee Commercial Finance newsletter!
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Bridging lending holds steady in Q1
Purchasing an investment asset remained the most common use of bridging finance in the first quarter of 2026, representing 22% of all transactions — unchanged from Q4 2025, according to the latest Bridging Trends data.
2/3 UK businesses target growth through innovation, despite pressures
UK businesses are doubling down on innovation as a way of driving growth, with over three-quarters (76%) investing in new approaches to meet evolving customer expectations, according to new research from American Express.
Asset finance new business grew by 9% in March 2026
New figures released today by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that total asset finance new business (primarily leasing and hire purchase) grew by 9% in March 2026 compared with the same month in 2025. In Q1 2026, new business was 3% higher than in Q1 2025.
Landlord-to-landlord sales push investor purchases to a decade high
Buy-to-let investment has climbed to its highest level since 2016, driven by a sharp rise in landlord-to-landlord sales, where one investor acquires a property being sold by another.
