Testimonials

We have so many happy customers from Focus’ history, and we’re happy to share them with you here. You can see testimonials divided by service to see our breadth of experience.

What Real Estate and Property Lawyers Say

See what they think about their experience with Focus Commercial in the below testimonials.

We have always found them good to deal with, focused on efficient and effective project delivery.

“We have worked with John McNamara and the Focus team for a number of years and have developed a strong working… read more

Managing Partner

Nik White

Their efficiency and proactivity are unparalleled, ensuring smooth transactions.

I have worked with Focus and their team for several years. Their efficiency and proactivity are unparalleled, ensuring smooth transactions. … read more

Senior Associate

Sarah McGuinness

What makes them different is that they know the property legal process inside out.

I have collaborated with John and all the Focus team now since their inception in 2012. Focus not only know… read more

Partner – Real Estate

Neil Kelly

They really have a handle on the lifecycle of the development process.

“I’ve worked alongside John and the Focus team in the development finance sector for a number of years now and… read more

Partner

Sophie Stewart

I highly recommend Focus for their exceptional contribution to development finance.

“I highly recommend Focus for their exceptional contribution to development finance. Their expertise, effective communication, and responsiveness make them an… read more

Head of Borrower Real Estate Finance

Nisha Saigal-

Focus team’s sector knowledge and dedication to completing deals professionally and within tight deadlines were evident.

“Kuits has worked with John and the team at Focus’on several real estate finance transactions where we represented lenders. John’s… read more

Partner – Banking And Real Estate Finance

Alison Kellett

What Lenders In Our Industry Say

Discover what they have to say about their experience with Focus Commercial in the testimonials below.

The team have a hands-on approach throughout the process to ensure their client is getting the best possible service.

“We have worked with the Focus Commercial team on several facilities for their clients and have always found them to… read more

Managing Director

D’mitri Zaprzala

The team are thorough, knowledgeable, and always a pleasure to deal with.

“Focus Commercial is a business we are proud to be working with. The team are thorough, knowledgeable, and always a… read more

Managing Director

Scott Marshall

Focus are extremely professional and a pleasure to work with.

“We have assisted the Focus Commercial team with a number of facilities for their clients and have always found them… read more

CEO

Josh Levy

Focus’ funding proposals are comprehensive, well-researched, and most importantly, accurate.

“Focus’ funding proposals are comprehensive, well-researched, and most importantly, accurate. John and his team understand what is required to secure… read more

Project Director

Chris Lane

John and the Focus team were excellent.

“After working on cases together at the end of last year, John and the Focus team were excellent. The attention… read more

Property Key Account Manager

Paul Delmonte

Definitely up there in the “best in class” category

John’s definitely up there in the “best in class” category, with particular regard to the quality of the pack of… read more

Lending Director – North

Evan Griffin

The team’s expert knowledge on the development finance process is second to none.

“Having worked with Focus Commercial for several years, they have become a trusted partner with Kuflink. The packaging of applications… read more

Head of National Sales

Jeff Bungar

They understand the development process.

“PMJ Capital have worked with Focus Commercial for a number of years & completed numerous Development cases with them. They… read more

Director

Lee Barton

They’ve proven themselves to be professional, communicative and driven

“It’s been a pleasure dealing with John McNamara and his team at Focus Commercial. Over the course of the last… read more

Head of Credit

Richard Showman

Their professionalism and efficiency in packaging deals are truly impressive.

“As a lender, I have had the pleasure of working with Focus Commercial Finance for many years. Their professionalism and… read more

Head of Sales and Marketing

David Garbett

From the initial application to the completion of each loan, John demonstrated exceptional knowledge and professionalism.

Hope Capital have worked with Focus Commercial and John McNamara for over 12 years and have partnered on numerous property… read more

Chief Executive Officer

Jonathan Sealey

Development Finance proposals are always presented professionally and with the appropriate level of detail.

“I have worked with John and his team at Focus for many years. Development Finance proposals are always presented professionally… read more

Lending Director, Development Finance

Andrew Dignum

A cradle to grave operator

I have worked with John and the team and Focus Commercial Finance for well over a decade, a team that… read more

Managing Director

Jamie Jolly

What Our Property Developer Clients Say

Explore their feedback and learn more about their experience with Focus Commercial.

He helped us with all aspects from start to finish even advising us on legal teams, insurance, and sales. It has been an absolute pleasure working with John and we look forward to more continued success with all at Focus Commercial.

“We met John after making contact through the Focus Commercial website and at our initial meeting he explained clearly what… read more

Property Developer

The system that Focus Commercial have has got to be the best on the market.

“Over the four years I have been working with Focus Commercial, I have been absolutely delighted with every aspect of… read more

Property Developer & Construction Contractor

We could tell from speaking with John, that he wanted to be part of our company and team rather than just being our broker.

The first time we met John from Focus Commercial was at a Commercial and Development finance event which they were only… read more

Property Investors and Developers

We are in safe hands, as we know each project that requires funding has been credit underwritten and the correct development lender sourced for that project.

We have worked with John and the Focus Commercial team on many projects that have needed both development funding and… read more

Property Developer, Contractor, Landlord and Care Home Owner & Operator

MBegg

Focus provided invaluable service and advice arranging the development and development exit funding facilities for our project funding requirements.

We have been supported by John and the team at Focus Commercial with our funding and the sourcing of the… read more

Director of Operations

G Maloney

I call John “my financial handyman”, and Focus have now provided finance for my next development sites.

I have been in the construction industry for over 18 years now since leaving school. Initially starting out as a… read more

Property Developer & Apart Hotel Operator

Ryan Foley

John is always willing to go above and beyond any other broker I have met.

John helped us obtain interim bridging finance on a commercial project in order to complete the product quickly and then… read more

Property Developer

Michael Halpin

Focus is the best around when it comes to arranging development and development exit funding.

I was recommended to Focus Commercial, who had a fantastic track record as a development finance broker from a respected… read more

Managing Director

Daniel Harrison

The scheme will be at practical completion in the next few months, all down to Focus.

I was recommended to Focus the industry know development finance broker and developer John from a couple of construction developers… read more

Managing Directors

Thomas Smith and Michael Howard

I am sure many brokers would not have gone to the lengths that you did to support us.

We would like to thank you for all your help with the purchase of this property. Your service, advice and… read more

Director

Andrew Webb

Having a wealth of their own property development experience, their advice is commercial and to the point.

John McNamara and his team at Focus Commercial have been instrumental in advising our company on obtaining development finance for… read more

Property Developer & Domestic and Cross Border Corporate Lawyer

Jen Gallagher

Focus provided an end to to end service from initial application to progressing through to drawdowns, whilst also helping with recommendations for external service providers.

Having worked with Focus Commercial previously, I was confident John and the team were ideally placed to arrange funding on… read more

Liz Doran

What Architects Say

Hear directly testimonials below about their time with Focus Commercial.

We look forward to continuing this partnership and working together on future developments.

“We have had the pleasure of working with John McNamara and Focus within the development finance sector on a variety… read more

Managing Director

Adam Hall

What Planning Consultants Say

Read about their experiences working with Focus Commercial.

The collaboration between the two teams has been professional throughout.

Greyside Planning has had the pleasure of working with John and the Focus Commercial team on several large and medium… read more

Planning Consultant / Managing Director

Katie Dickson

What Client Project Managers and Lenders Monitoring Surveyors (IMS) Say

The testimonials below highlight their experience with Focus Commercial.

It is refreshing to be dealing with like-minded friendly, responsive people.

Dalbergia is delighted to be working alongside John McNamara and the Focus Commercial team. It is a breath of fresh… read more

Managing Director

Simon Burke

It was a pleasure to work with John and his team

“It was a pleasure to work with John and his team during the construction of their Richmond Row project. Focus… read more

Partner

David Weir

What Structural Building Warranty Providers say

See how Focus Commercial has made a difference in their own words.

We look forward to continuing the relationship with Focus and assisting with more clients in the future.

At Advantage we have had a strong working relationship with John and the team at Focus over the past 10… read more

National Sales Manager

Michael Sumner

What Our Property Development Professional Specialist Clients Say

Learn more about the experience at Focus Commercial through the following testimonials.

We hope we can continue to forge a long-lasting working relationship with Focus Commercial.

Providing John & his team with geospatial services on some of their developments has been a real pleasure. Our role… read more

Managing Director

Andy Roberts

The support, development knowledge and service has been second to none.

CC Geotechnical Limited have worked with John and his team on several projects in conjunction with our clients and property… read more

Geotechnical and Environmental Engineers

Nancy Woodcock

Video Testimonial – Property Developer

See what our developer client Mark Cooper says about his successful property funding journey led by Focus Commercial.

Video Testimonial – Property Developer

See what our client Callum at C&R Projects says about his partnership with Focus Commercial.