How Bridging Loans Are Reshaping London’s Property Market in 2026
How Bridging Loans Are Reshaping London’s Property Market in 2026 Platinum Global Bridging Finance 10 min read · 4 days ago Press enter or click to view image in full size Holland Park Bridging Loans How Bridging Loans Are Reshaping London’s Property Market in 2026 Platinum Global Bridging Finance From Mayfair townhouses to Elizabeth line regeneration zones, short-term property finance is becoming the default tool for serious London buyers. Here’s why — and what’s driving the shift. By Gerard Ward, Senior Adviser, Platinum Global Bridging Finance London Bridging Loans London’s property market has always moved faster than the rest of the UK. But in 2026, the gap between how quickly deals need to happen and how quickly traditional mortgage lenders can process them has become a chasm. The result is a structural shift: bridging loans are no longer a niche product for distressed borrowers or speculative developers. They’ve become the standard financing tool for a growing segment of Lo...