
Karis completes acquisition of regulated firm.
Leading real estate debt advisory, Karis Capital, has successfully completed the acquisition of an established regulated financial services business, which will strengthen its existing regulated mortgage offering. The purchase, which was completed in March 2024 for an undisclosed sum, will provide Karis Capital with enhanced FCA permissions, offering extra protection and security for new and existing clients.
Since launching in 2023, having already closed more than £100m worth of loans and with several high-profile hires, Karis Capital has built a wealth of experience surrounding the completion of structured commercial deals, with the company now focused on expanding its reach and reinforcing its position within the property finance industry.
Further enhancing their new offering, Karis Capital has also appointed Francesco Amato as a regulated mortgage advisor. Francesco joins from a large regional mortgage brokerage, with a breadth and depth of industry knowledge to cater to even the most complex residential borrower.
Demetrios Antoniou, Chairman & Co-founder of Karis Capital Limited:
“The acquisition of this well-established firm is a significant boost to our current growth and is an important step in our long-term ambition to become the UK’s leading real estate debt and insurance advisory firm.
“We are looking forward to working with buyers purchasing a new home that might not be able to secure a standard residential mortgage with the mainstream banks, such as international high net worth individuals or those with complex or sporadic income streams.
“This is also a useful tool for our extensive base of developer clients, as we can now handle the residential mortgages for their buyers at the exit stage of a scheme, as well as investor led acquisitions. Overall, it’s a major string to our bow.”
Karis Capital’s service offerings have seen their real estate finance team work alongside leading prime property developers and across a number of high-profile projects in recent years. Karis’s unrivalled hands-on experience helps guide their clients to the best rates and lenders in the markets while also pursing maximum returns, building extensive relationships with finance leaders, valuers and lawyers to ensure smooth transactions from start to finish.