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About Clifton Private Finance
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Clifton Private Finance is an award-winning, independent property and business finance brokerage.
We are dedicated to helping individuals and businesses access market-leading finance solutions for properties, businesses and assets.
With strong relationships across a diverse network of high street, private and specialist lenders, we negotiate bespoke terms and rates on your behalf.
Our fully independent status means we put your best interests at the heart of what we do, with no ties to any one lender. We are here to listen, advise, and support you throughout your financing journey.
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2 Portland Street, BS8 4JH, Bristol, United Kingdom
- 0117 959 5094
- clientservices@cliftonpf.co.uk
- cliftonpf.co.uk
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Job well done
I had countless issues with my application but CPF team were very professional in the discharge of their work to the application through. I am very grateful K
Remortgage through Clifton Private Finance
I recently used Clifton Private Finance for my remortgage and had an excellent experience from start to finish. They were knowledgeable, responsive, and clearly explained the available options, helping me secure a competitive rate that suited my circumstances.
What stood out most was their proactive communication and attention to detail throughout the process. They handled the paperwork efficiently and kept me informed at every stage, which made what can often be a stressful process feel straightforward and well managed.
I would confidently recommend their services to anyone looking for reliable and professional mortgage advice.
After being highly recommended to speak…
After being highly recommended to speak with Nick Kerley by James Sudworth of Right Homes — who is equally someone I hold in very high regard. I had a lengthy and very productive conversation with Nick, Senior Finance Broker at Clifton Private Finance. Even though we didn’t end up progressing my case, I felt compelled to leave a review.
From our very first conversation, Nick stood out for his honesty, transparency and refreshingly straightforward approach. In a sector where many brokers talk a great deal but ultimately say very little and deliver even less. Nick is the complete opposite. He listens carefully, communicates clearly, and sets realistic expectations from the outset.
What impressed me most was his integrity. There was no pressure, no overpromising, and no vague assurances just genuine advice and open communication throughout. Even when my case couldn’t progress, he handled everything with professionalism and complete transparency, which I respected enormously.
You always know exactly where you stand with him. He is knowledgeable, responsive, and clearly focused on helping clients make informed decisions rather than simply chasing a deal. That level of authenticity is both rare and incredibly refreshing.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Nick to anyone looking for expert guidance delivered with honesty and substance. A true professional and a real asset and credit to Clifton Private Finance. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ben Francis was excellent
Ben Francis was excellent, helped find a solution for my needs, communication was great and he was prompt and helpful. Highly recommend.
Brilliant experience throughout with Dylan.
We had never experienced obtaining bridging finance before, but what an amazing piece of luck to happen upon Dylan when first seeking advice on funding our project!
From start to finish he was utterly outstanding. Every phone call was answered promptly, everything explained clearly at every stage, and so friendly and approachable throughout. A truly lovely guy.
We cannot recommend Dylan highly enough, and would be straight back to him, should we have future funding requirements.
I am very thankful that we had him to guide us through the process.
Bridging the gap
Josh was a great help taking us through each step and offering various options to consider without pressure.
Clifton helped me secure a bridging for my first flip
Clifton helped me secure a bridging loan for my first property development flip. Joshua was great and walked me through the whole process step-by-step securing me the right product. Highly recommend and will be using Clifton again for my property financing.
Great call from Dylan
Great call from Dylan, quick to respond, clear in his explanation and really listened. We didn't progress at this stage, but that was on our side - will definitely go back to them if this changes!
First class service from Clifton Private Finance
Clifton Private Finance were fantastic to deal with. I was referred to their Bridging Finance specialist through an online enquiry about mortgages.
From the very start of the process, our contact at Clifton was extremely knowledgable, understood our needs and was willing to to talk through any worries and concerns we had. He was was extremely responsive to emails and calls, even out of hours and on a weekend so he made the process extremely easy to navigate.
As we approached completion he did all he could liasing with the lender to get us over the line and used his influence where he could.
I would 100% recommend Clifton Finance, specifically Nick Kerley to deal with and would have no concerns about working with them in the future.
I can’t recommend Clifton Private Finance highly enough
I can’t recommend Clifton Private Finance highly enough, and in particular Simon Mullins, who was absolutely outstanding throughout a very challenging case.
This was not a straightforward transaction by any stretch — it was complex, drawn-out, and required real persistence and problem-solving. Simon stayed fully engaged from start to finish, was always responsive, clear, and proactive, and never once gave the impression of giving up when things became difficult.
Thanks to Simon’s expertise, patience, and determination — and the wider support of Clifton Private Finance — we successfully secured a bridging loan on a difficult case that genuinely could have gone either way. Simon’s guidance and commitment made the difference in getting this over the line.
If you’re looking for a finance broker who is professional, resilient, and truly on your side, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Simon and Clifton Private Finance.
Thank you again — a fantastic result.
Bridging loan
Getting a bridging loan organised with a tight schedule is stressful, but Joshua was hugely reassuring and professional. Excellent quick service, competitive rates, perfect in every way.
Fantastic experience with moving my BTL…
Fantastic experience with moving my BTL and saving me money on my remortgage. The team were quick, responsive and guided and supported every step of the way.
Great advice really helpful
Nick Kerley - helped us with understanding the process, costs and risks getting a bridging loan for a property being sold via Formal Tender. He was really quick and efficient with getting us quotes and simply explained the complexities around the process. He didn’t try and hard sell and helped catch some costs we’d missed. In the end we decided not to go ahead with the loan as it didn’t suite our situation. Would highly recommend
Excellent bridging loan service from Clifton
Excellent bridging loan service from Simon at Clifton. They sourced tailored solutions for individual circumstances and provided support and guidance throughout the process. They were engaged and responsive from the start and always easily contactable. Recommended and would definitely use again for another bridging loan.
A great experience from a very…
A great experience from a very knowledgable broker. Highly recommended.
Great deal secured
Worked with Ben to secure funding for an exciting new project. He was able to get us a fantastic deal and was patient during the entire process. Very happy and hope to work with Clifton again.
Fantastic professional yet personalised service
Fantastic service, I couldn't recommend highly enough, especially based on my experience of Dylan acting as our representative. What was provided was a friendly but reassuringly professional, proactive and personalised service fully tailored to meet the specific needs of our situation.
Excellent communication and efficient support
Dylan was extremely professional, efficient, and very responsive throughout the bridging loan process.
He always replied to emails promptly and kept everything moving smoothly, which made a time-sensitive transaction far less stressful. I am very grateful for his support and would highly recommend him.
Working with Alex was a game-changer
Working with Alex was a game-changer. My mortgage situation was far from straightforward, and I was prepared for headaches. Alex immediately put me at ease with his knowledge and calm, reassuring approach. He explained everything in plain language, was endlessly patient with my questions, and fought tirelessly to find the best solution. He didn't just process an application; he crafted a strategy tailored for me. Thanks to Alex, I closed on my dream home with a mortgage that makes sense for my future. He is simply the a great guy to deal with!
Excellent client service - Alex Morris of Clifton
Alex Morris was our point of contact from start to finish. He was friendly, very responsive and worked hard to get us the mortgage we were looking for. Excellent service all round.
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