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Ian Humphreys

Ian Humphreys is the Founder and CEO of Brickflow. As an experienced property developer himself, Ian knows all too well how difficult it is to find the best funding solution, both as a borrower and a broker. He went on a mission to democratise specialist property finance, and Brickflow was born. Before founding Brickflow, Ian held senior roles across residential and commercial mortgage lending. He writes on bridging loans, development finance, and commercial mortgages, drawing on first-hand experience building Brickflow's marketplace of 160+ lenders and working directly with brokers, borrowers and investors across the sector. Ian has a sharp read on where the property finance market is heading, often spotting shifts and angles before they hit the mainstream conversation — from emerging lending trends to the policy changes shaping the housing sector. He has shared his insight and commentary with outlets including Sky News, FT Adviser, and Proptech Media.

Stories by Ian


The Smart Guide to Bridging Loans

We explain how bridging loans work, when to use them and how to apply. Read our market insights, need-to-know tips and pros & cons of different lenders.

How Much Does A Bridging Loan Cost?

Thinking about a bridging loan for your next project? How much a bridging loan costs depends on its interest rate, fee structure, risk profile and the loan term.

Building the Perfect Project Presentation

In this guide, we explain the main points brokers and property developers need to cover to help ensure that when a lender has 25 new enquiries in their inbox, yours is the first they go to.

Build to rent - a simple guide

Build to rent or B2R is now a decade old and continues growing in popularity with investors, property developers and tenants. It delivers regular cash-flow from long-term lets, and tenants welcome the rent stability, central locations and services these developments offer.

Brickflow guide to choosing a property development team

What makes a good property developer? The key to success in property development is having the right team around you and it is here the saying ‘you’re only as strong as your weakest link’ rings true.

What is a Peak Debt Facility?

Jargon-free advice on peak debt facility, also known as a revolving loan. Find out what it is, how it works, how it differs from a development loan and more.

The Benefits of Phasing

Here we explain the benefits of a phased scheme on a developers pocket, but also how it can allow developers that are short on development experience to scale up much quicker.

Brickflow Guide to Air Rights

Air rights unlock valuable development space. We explain what they are and their restrictions, plus share lender feedback and answer FAQs.