Buying a care home whether as a new entrant to the sector or scaling up your care home portfolio is a big step, and it’s not just about finding the right property, it’s also about securing the right funding. With so many lenders, and requirements out there, it can feel overwhelming to know where to start. That’s where a specialist care home finance broker comes in.

Welcome to our Summer 2025 Newsletter bringing you up to date news reflecting the care home sector including the latest comments from the Broker Team at Chandler & Co. who continue to succeed in successfully sourcing lending for a range of care operators, from new entrants to growth portfolio care businesses.

The care sector, despite its continued challenges, continues to attract new and existing buyers to the care home acquisition space with an escalating ageing population within five to ten years, with Buyers continuing to outstrip the supply of care homes for sale. 

This guide takes you through a care home refinancing process helping you as care providers to stay resilient and continue to evolve, adapt and be innovative, assisting you in making an informed decision.

Chandler & Co. look forward to the year ahead and share their insights for the care sector.

The funding for the acquisition of Mannamead Care group arranged by Chandler & Co. expands Smart Care Homes portfolio in the specialist care sector.

With discussions around environmental and green sustainability increasing in the care sector as we await the Regulators to incorporate them within their care home service inspection this article throws a light on What is Green Finance and the Impact on the Care Home Sector.

The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, delivered her 2024 Autumn Budget speech yesterday, outlining a range of financial measures, which was not a good Budget for care home operators including not making additional provision for social care.

Care Provider, Julia Senah, has successfully completed on the purchase of Claremont Care Home in the Sale.

Liz Woollett of Chandler and Co has been working with Julia for many years and has supported her to establish her purchasing and funding criteria. 

Mark Hickman and Liz Woollett of specialist care sector finance brokers, Chandler & Co. take a look at the care home sector’s year to date performance and outlook.

New care provider AVC Assets is headed up Vishal Chandnani, a highly experienced business operator. The company has successfully completed on the purchase of their first care home in Wiltshire.

The full impact of the migrant policy changes on the social care sector has yet to be felt but what do we know so far?