Funding for construction, conversion and refurbishment

Property Development Finance

Fund a ground-up build, conversion or major refurbishment with a facility structured around the purchase, build programme and gross development value.

What is property development finance?

Development finance is a short-term facility for property construction or substantial works. It normally combines a day-one advance with staged drawdowns released as the project progresses.

Common uses

Ground-up residential development
Commercial-to-residential conversion
HMO and multi-unit schemes
Major structural refurbishment
Site acquisition with planning
Finishing or refinancing a stalled project

How the process works

A clear route from initial review to completion.

  1. 1

    Tell us about the case

    Share the property, loan, timing and exit details.

  2. 2

    We review the market

    We identify suitable options from specialist lenders.

  3. 3

    Apply and value

    The chosen lender completes underwriting, valuation and legal work.

  4. 4

    Complete

    Funds are released once the lender's conditions are satisfied.

Property Development Finance FAQs

How is development finance released?

A lender will usually provide an initial advance for the site or existing property, followed by drawdowns for works after monitoring reports confirm progress.

What is GDV?

Gross development value is the expected market value of the completed project. Lenders use it alongside total project cost when assessing facility size and risk.

Can a first-time developer obtain finance?

Potentially. Some lenders consider first-time developers where the project, equity contribution, professional team and exit are strong. Criteria and pricing vary.

Does development finance cover all build costs?

Some facilities can fund a high proportion of build costs, but the overall loan is also limited by total cost, day-one value and GDV. A tailored assessment is required.

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UK Property Bridging is a trading name of The UK Adviser Ltd, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 798920). Not all bridging loans are regulated.

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