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We’re shortlisted! Somo named finalist at Manchester Property Awards 2026

Writer: Emily Jackson
Emily Jackson
9 minutes ago
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Somo named finalist at Manchester Property Awards 2026

We’ve got another reason to be proud of our Manchester roots.


Somo has been shortlisted for Finance Partner of the Year at the inaugural Manchester Property Awards 2026, recognising the businesses, teams and individuals helping to shape the region’s property landscape.


And for us, this one feels particularly special.


Manchester is our home. It’s where Somo has grown, where many of our team are based and where we’ve built relationships across the property and finance community for more than a decade.

So being recognised within our own market means a lot.


A big year for Somo

The shortlist comes during one of our most exciting periods of growth and innovation yet.

Over the past year, we’ve continued to challenge what specialist property finance can look like — launching new products, developing more flexible ways to lend and finding new ways to help brokers get complex cases moving.


That includes Prime bridging from 0.69% per month, continued growth across our specialist First and Second Charge lending, and the hugely successful Landlord’s Breathing Space.

Behind it all is one very simple belief:


Why make finance difficult?

We look for ways to make good deals work, cut through unnecessary complexity and give brokers direct access to real decision-makers.


Recognition for the whole team


Jade Keval, Chief Operating Officer at Somo, said:

“We’re absolutely delighted to be shortlisted for Finance Partner of the Year. Manchester has always been a huge part of who we are, so being recognised within our own property community makes this one particularly special. It’s also been such an exciting period for Somo. We’re constantly looking at how we can evolve our proposition, solve more problems for brokers and borrowers and bring genuinely useful innovation into the specialist finance market. This shortlist is fantastic recognition for the whole team behind that."

The winners will be revealed at the Manchester Property Awards on 6 November 2026 at The Point, Emirates Old Trafford.


Whatever happens on the night, we’re incredibly proud to be flying the flag for Manchester property finance.🏆

AI Instructions

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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