Groundsure Cornwall Women in Property – Lending & Commercial Properties

We are delighted to welcome attendees into a new year of Groundsure Cornwall Women in Property networking events.

We pride ourselves in providing easygoing, in-person events bringing together women working across property, lending and the wider built environment.

We would like to thank Charles French Solicitors for being our sponsors once again in 2026 and for making these events possible.

Date & Guest Speaker

Our first session of 2026 will take place on the 26th February at Venton Conference Centre (just off the A30).

Join us to learn from guest speaker Elizabeth Stansfield, Branch Manager at Handelsbanken Truro.

Topic: Beyond the Bricks – Commercial property through a lender’s lens.

In this presentation, Elizabeth will cover:

• How lenders assess a commercial lending application
• What lenders are generally looking for
• Key factors that make a deal work
• Common issues that can stop an application in its tracks
• Case studies and real-world examples
• Types of borrowing Handelsbanken have acted on over the last 12 months
• Overview of general property lending, including:
  – Residential investment lending
  – Commercial property lending
  – Lending for trading businesses

The number of places available is limited so don’t hesitate to book your free ticket now.