The Brightstar Group achieves 100% CPSP pass rate
12 February 2025
The Brightstar Group is delighted to announce that it has achieved a 100% pass rate for team members undertaking the Certified Practitioner in Specialist Property Finance (CPSP) qualification, reinforcing the group’s commitment to professional development and industry excellence.
The specialist distributor, which includes Brightstar Financial, Sirius Finance, and Solstar, has already seen outstanding success with its first cohort of employees and is now supporting a second group of professionals through the programme. Once this latest group completes their studies, a total of 28 team members across the business will hold the CPSP qualification.
Currently, 100% of the Commercial, Residential, and Buy-to-Let teams have passed the qualification. In addition, every member of the Bridging and Sales teams is either CPSP-qualified or actively studying for certification. This milestone affirms the Brightstar Group’s dedication to continuous learning and raising standards across the industry.
A standout success story from the first cohort is Billie Cox, who exemplifies Brightstar Group’s ‘Growing our Own’ philosophy. Billie joined the business as an 18-year old on a summer work placement and quickly progressed through the ranks, becoming a Team Leader for the Bridging and Commercial team. After supporting the Group’s top-performing broker and gaining experience in complex transactions, she joined the New Adviser Programme and became the second person in the Group to complete the CPSP in February 2024. Billie has now achieved her goal of becoming a broker, joining the Sirius team.
Billie Cox from Sirius Finance, said:
“To anyone in the specialist property finance industry considering the CPSP, my advice is simple: do it. This qualification isn’t just for brokers—it benefits anyone involved in the sector, from lenders to valuers and solicitors. It provides a holistic understanding of the entire funding process, enabling better collaboration and improved outcomes in complex, fast-paced transactions. The time commitment is manageable, and the insights gained are invaluable for building confidence and expertise. For me, the CPSP has been much more than a certificate—it has been a pathway to greater understanding, deeper connections with clients, and exciting new opportunities in my career.”
Demonstrating leadership by example, Brightstar Group CEO Rob Jupp has also successfully completed the CPSP qualification, further reinforcing its value and relevance within the sector.
Rob Jupp, Group CEO at the Brightstar Group, said:
“When the CPSP was first announced, I was determined that the Brightstar Group would lead from the front in supporting our people to study for and achieve the qualification. We already have 16 team members, including myself, who have qualified and we expect this number to double in the coming weeks. The CPSP qualification is a benchmark for excellence in specialist property finance, and I am incredibly proud of our team’s dedication to achieving it. This is another example of our ongoing commitment to continuous professional development and ensuring our team is equipped with the knowledge and expertise to deliver the best possible outcomes for clients”
