Steve Reed replaces Angela Rayner as Housing Secretary Submitted by daniel on Mon, 08/09/2025 - 08:26 Picture Image Steve Reed (pictured) has been appointed Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, following the resignation of Angela Rayner. He was previously Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs between July 2024 and September 2025. Reed has served as MP for Streatham and Croydon North since July 2024. His responsibilities now include housing and planning, local Government and English devolution, regional and local growth, tackling homelessness and rough sleeping, and public appointments. Read more about Steve Reed replaces Angela Rayner as Housing SecretaryAdd new comment
Aspen supports development project with £1.4m residential loan Submitted by daniel on Wed, 04/12/2024 - 09:18 Picture Image When a bridging lender dropped a developer’s advanced refinance plans, Aspen stepped with a £1,424,500 residential loan, which it completed in just six weeks. The client had already undertaken over £300,000 worth of works to remodel a five-bedroom, four-bathroom detached house in Streatham, London, and required the funds to exit an existing finance deal as well as complete the project before marketing the property. Read more about Aspen supports development project with £1.4m residential loanAdd new comment