FAQs – Litigation funding for law firms
What is litigation funding? Litigation funding (also called litigation finance or legal finance) is a way...
Housing Disrepair Funding
Housing disrepair claims arise where landlords - typically local authorities or housing associations - fail to meet their legal obligations to maintain or repair rented properties.
Housing Disrepair Claim Support
Housing disrepair claims arise where landlords – typically local authorities or housing associations – fail to meet their legal obligations to maintain or repair rented properties.
Common issues include:
- Water leaks and water ingress
- Damp and mould
- Structural defects
- Faults with roofing, windows, doors or guttering
These claims are often lower in individual value but require significant upfront investment in expert inspections, reporting and evidence gathering. Claimants may seek general damages for inconvenience, special damages for financial loss, and specific performance to remedy the disrepair.
How Sandfield supports HDR claims
Sandfield Capital provides disbursement funding to help law firms manage the upfront costs associated with progressing housing disrepair claims at scale, enabling firms to pursue viable cases efficiently while maintaining cash flow and operational stability.
About us
Why law firms choose Sandfield Capital
Law firms work with Sandfield Capital because we offer more than funding alone.
FCA-regulated litigation finance
Insurance-backed funding structures
Flexible and scalable funding models
Technology-enabled case assessment
Deep experience in litigation finance
An ethical, partnership-led approach
We act as a strategic collaborator – not a distant financier – supporting firms with clear terms, responsive communication and commercially informed decision-making.
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Commonly asked questions
Got a question about Sandfield Capital and what we do?
Have a question about our funding process or how we support claimants and law firms? Here are answers to the most common queries we receive.
We provide litigation funding support throughout England and Wales, working with solicitors, claimants, and legal professionals nationwide.
We specialise in insured loans for civil litigation, designed to protect claimants from financial risk throughout their case.
Simply contact your solicitor, who will complete the application on your behalf. Once we receive the details, we aim to confirm approval within 24 hours.
Yes. All loans are fully insured, meaning you won’t owe anything if the case is unsuccessful.