Sam O’Neill

Head of Bridging CeMAP

Contact Details

Email: helpdesk@cliftonpf.co.uk

Telephone: 0117 959 5094

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  • "Excellent service! Having never taken out a bridging loan before it was a bit daunting, but Sam made it all so easy and took us through every step. All emails were answered promptly and our dealings with him took away all the worry. Nothing was too much trouble. Would totally recommend Sam and Clifton Private Finance."
    Elaine B
  • "Sam was fantastic throughout the whole process. He was extremely knowledgeable in all areas and helped immensely throughout a very stressful period. I would highly recommend Clifton Finance."
    John F
  • "This is the second time in 18 months I’ve used Sam ONeill for bridging finance. He is very good at pushing things over the line, being clear about terms and finding good deals. Knows the whole bridging finance market like the back of his hand. No doubt I’ll go back and use him again for the next one!"
    Christie T

Biography

Expertise

Complex bridging and development finance.

Experience

Sam is Head of Bridging at Clifton Private Finance and leads our Cardiff office.  

Sam is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of the bridging team, fostering growth within the department, and transacting deals for his own clients.  

His leadership has led the team to prestigious industry awards including “Regulated Broker of the Year” and “Service Excellence for Brokers,” and has also earned him recognition as one of the “30 under 30 UK Power List” and “Top 30 UK Brokers.”  

Sam is a prominent figure in the bridging industry, and is regularly featured in leading bridging-related publications, such as Mortgage Strategy, providing insights into the industry and sharing his expertise. 

Sam has ambitious plans for the future of the department, aiming for careful and consistent growth to build on what is already an industry-renowned team. His ultimate goal is to position CPF as the go-to firm for bridging finance in the UK. 

Outside of the office, Sam's interests revolve around music, films, and sport. A perfect weekend would involve immersing himself in country music and enjoying a game of golf.

Awards & Qualifications

CeMAP. 

B&C Magazines Top 30 UK brokers & Top 35 under 35.

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/samoneillbridging/

Case Studies

BRIDGE FINANCE FOR CHANNEL ISLANDS RESIDENT TO BUILD NEW GUERNSEY HOME
FAST TROUBLE-SHOOTING ENSURES CARDIFF BRIDGING LOAN MEETS TIGHT COMPLETION DEADLINE
QUICK BRIDGING LOAN WITH ONLINE VALUATION – SUCCESSFULLY CHALLENGED WHEN REFUSED