Hope Capital Property Finance celebrates dual recognition for outstanding workplace standards

24 November 2025

Specialist short-term lender, Hope Capital Property Finance, is proud to announce that it has been officially accredited as a Living Wage Employer and has achieved Great Place To Work® Certification™ within the Financial Services & Insurance sector.

As one of the few lenders in the bridging finance market to hold both distinctions, these achievements mark an important milestone for Hope Capital Property Finance, demonstrating the company’s ongoing commitment to its people and workplace culture.

Hope Capital Property Finance is based in the North West, where 16.8% of all jobs pay less than the real Living Wage - around 510,000 jobs. Despite this, the lender has committed to pay above the real Living Wage and provide a good standard of living for all their team.

The Living Wage Foundation’s real Living Wage remains the only UK wage rate independently calculated based on the cost of living, rising annually based on living costs. It gives employers the confidence they are paying a wage that meets everyday needs, not just the government minimum.

Katherine Chapman, Director, Living Wage Foundation, said:

“We’re delighted that Hope Capital Property Finance has joined the movement of nearly 16,000 responsible employers across the UK who voluntarily commit to go further than the government minimum to make sure all their staff earn enough to live on.

“They join thousands of small businesses, as well as household names such as Burberry, Barclays, Everton Football Club and many more. These businesses recognise that paying the real Living Wage is the mark of a responsible employer and they, like Hope Capital Property Finance, believe that everyone needs to be able to live with dignity and have a decent standard of living."

In addition, becoming Certified™ by Great Place To Work® is a prestigious award based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Hope Capital Property Finance.

This year, 94% of employees said it’s a great place to work, compared to 54% of employees at a typical UK based company.

Sarah Lewis-Kulin, the Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work, commented:

"Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience. By successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that Hope Capital Property Finance stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees."

Jonathan Sealey, CEO at Hope Capital Property Finance, added:

“This is an important moment for the business, and the timing couldn’t be better as we continue to build on our recent rebrand. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and these accreditations reflect our dedication to creating a workplace where every team member feels valued, supported, and proud to be a part of Hope Capital Property Finance.

“We’ve already won multiple awards recognising us as a top employer, so achieving both Living Wage Employer status and Great Place To Work® Certification™ really is the cherry on the cake. I’m incredibly thankful to our fantastic team - without their hard work, commitment and belief in what we do, none of this would be possible.”

To find out more about Hope Capital and its extensive product range call 0151 523 5998 or email: newdeals@hope-capital.co.uk