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Somo appoints Lyam Denney as London Relationship Director

  • Writer: Emily Jackson
    Emily Jackson
  • Jan 22
  • 2 min read
Lyam Denney

Specialist property finance lender Somo has announced the appointment of Lyam Denney as Relationship Director for London, further strengthening its commitment to brokers in the capital and expanding its London-based relationship team to three.


Lyam brings a strong track record of originating and structuring commercially minded, flexible funding solutions, with a reputation for getting complex deals turned around quickly and pragmatically.


Originally heralding from The Lakes, his approach combines Northern commerciality with a clear understanding of the demands of the London market and a desire to make bridging fast, simple and friendly, a blend that aligns closely with Somo’s “why make bridging difficult” ethos.


In his new role, Lyam will focus on supporting brokers across London with market-leading second charge and first charge bridging finance solutions, across Somo’s ever-expanding product range.


This includes their new Breathing Space loan, giving Landlords up to 24 months of no payments and their famous Valuation Only™ product, lending against the security, not the Borrower’s profile.


Commenting on the appointment, Sales Director, Jade Keval at Somo said:

“Lyam is a strong addition to our London team. He brings a very commercial mindset, a solutions-led approach and a real understanding of what brokers need when time is critical.


As we continue to grow our presence in London, it’s vital we do so with people who share our belief that bridging doesn’t need to be complicated.”


Lyam added:

“Somo has built a reputation around their specialist products offering flexibility and putting the borrower first, values that really resonate with how I like to work. I’m looking forward to building even stronger broker relationships in London and helping deliver fast funding for a whole range of business reasons, particularly across their newest products. It’s an exciting time for Somo and I’m pleased to be part of the team making it happen.”

Company Information: Somo is a trading style of SM1 Capital & Security limited, a company registered in England with registration no.12713865, registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office with registration number ZB803361, registered with the FCA for anti-money laundering with registration number 1012061. Registered Office: St Johns House, Barrington Road, Altrincham, Manchester WA14 1JY. The Somo business is unregulated for both borrowers and investors.

Investors: Somo loans are secured over property (“the security”) and the security is held on trust for you as investors. The loans that you make are not regulated by the FCA . Your loans are not protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) and you may not have any rights with the Financial Ombudsman Service. All your capital and uncredited interest is at risk. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. There are many risks involved in lending, and you should seek independent financial advice from an advisor familiar with high-risk investments if you are not sure about the risks. Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high-risk investment, and you are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong. Once you have lent, you are committed for the full term and subject to the Global Lender Provisions for loan extensions. Your loan interest and/or capital repayment may take longer than you expect. A capital loss is recognised after all reasonable avenues of loan recovery have been exhausted. Property values may go up or down. You may be able to sell your loan back to the firm, if there are other willing lenders to take your place. You should not rely on the ability to re-sell the loan and you may have to sell it at a discount if you need liquidity quickly. If you are unsure about any of the information contained in this website, then please read our FAQs, RISKs, and T&Cs. Tax treatment of any of the loans will depend on the individual circumstances of each lender and may be subject to change in the future. You are liable for your own tax and may wish to consult with a tax/legal adviser for specific advice. Terms apply.

Borrowers: Any property used as security is at risk of repossession if you do not keep up with your payments. Somo’s bridging loans are unregulated. If you are unsure about any aspect of the information provided by the company, you should seek advice from an independent financial adviser familiar with bridging loans. Terms apply.

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