Development Finance

When developing property in the UK, smart and timely refinancing is often the best way to make the most money. In this case, commercial development exit loans or “finish and exit finance” have become very important. Developers use these loans to free up equity, lower borrowing costs, and get ready for the next project cycle. […]

Growing a business often requires additional capital, and commercial loans offer a viable path to secure the necessary funds. These loans can provide the financial boost needed for expansion, equipment purchases, property acquisition, or managing cash flow during growth phases. Understanding how to navigate the commercial loan process is crucial for business owners looking to […]

Mezzanine financing bridges the gap between senior debt and equity in a company’s capital structure. It offers businesses a flexible way to raise funds for growth, acquisitions, or specific projects. Mezzanine financing combines elements of debt and equity, typically ranking below senior debt but above common equity in terms of repayment priority. This type of […]

Commercial property finance is a vital tool for investors and businesses looking to acquire or develop real estate assets. This type of funding allows buyers to purchase office buildings, retail spaces, warehouses, and other non-residential properties. Commercial property finance options include mortgages, bridging loans, and development finance, each tailored to specific needs and circumstances. The […]

Small business owners in the UK often seek financial support to start or grow their ventures. While the term “SBA loan” is commonly used in the United States, the UK has its own government-backed lending programmes for entrepreneurs. The closest equivalent to an SBA loan in the UK is the Start Up Loan scheme, which […]

Business acquisition financing opens doors to new growth opportunities for companies looking to expand. This type of funding allows firms to purchase existing businesses, adding new products, markets, or capabilities. Acquisition financing can fuel rapid growth by letting companies tap into established customer bases and revenue streams. Buying another business can be a smart way […]

Commercial mortgage brokers play a vital role in helping businesses secure financing for property purchases and development projects. These experts have deep knowledge of market trends and access to a wide network of lenders. By tapping into a broker’s connections, businesses can often find better deals and more favourable terms on commercial mortgages. A skilled […]

Asset-based lending provides businesses with a powerful tool for growth and expansion. This financing method allows companies to use their assets as collateral to secure loans. Unlike traditional loans, asset-based lending focuses on the value of a company’s assets rather than its credit history or cash flow. Asset-based lending enables businesses to unlock the value […]

Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business. Yet many companies struggle with unpaid invoices and slow-paying customers. Invoice financing offers a solution to this common problem. It allows businesses to access cash quickly by using their unpaid invoices as collateral. Invoice financing turns unpaid invoices into immediate funds, giving businesses a cash flow boost […]

Commercial mortgages are specialised loans for purchasing or refinancing business properties. These loans differ from residential mortgages in key ways. Commercial mortgages typically cover up to 70% of a property’s value and can have terms lasting up to 25 years. This short video details all of the variables you need to consider when looking to […]

This video explains the role of a Commercial Finance Broker in the UK, the type of clients they work with and also the types of funding they secure for their clients. As well as working with Homeowners, Property Investors and Developers to provide things such as Bridging Loans and Development Finance, a Commercial Finance Broker […]

Shropshire Council has announced plans to to build 1,000 new houses, including 400 council homes, over the next five years. Following decisions made at a full council meeting in February, the authority’s housing company, Cornovii Developments Limited, will have access to a rolling loan facility of £35 million, on top of a £14m loan previously […]

Apache Capital Partners and Harrison Street, an alternative real asset investment firm, are to fund a landmark build-to-rent development in central Edinburgh that will be delivered and operated for the long term by Moda Living. The £215 million scheme, known as Springside, will include 476 new homes alongside 48 existing full-leased studio and one two-bedroom […]

NEARLY 250 new homes could be built to the south of the East Coast Mainline in Dunbar. A section of land at Hallhill North, to the west of the town’s Lochend campus of Dunbar Primary School, has been earmarked for development by Taylor Wimpey East Scotland and Hallhill Developments Ltd. The scheme, if approved, would […]

Building the homes and infrastructure this country needs has to be a key priority for the new government to help drive the economy forward. This is the view of Brian Berry, chief executive of the Federation of Master Builders, but is a sentiment echoed by many. Berry commented: “The government needs to back the nation’s […]

A decision on whether 400 homes could be built on land near to Nuneaton’s largest tip will be made in the New Year. New plans have been submitted to Nuneaton and Bedworth Council to build a mini housing estate on land off Tuttle Hill. A target decision date of February 14, 2020 has been set […]

Warmer, cheaper, more affordable homes is something we all want, and this could be a reality as Eildon Housing look at future house building and its impact on the environment. They are investing millions of pounds as part of their strategy to make sure everyone has access to somewhere they can call home. The need […]

Tunbridge Wells town would be better protected from large scale new house building if the council proposal goes ahead to put 6,800 homes at Tudeley and Paddock Wood. The controversial proposal for the tiny village in the heart of the countryside and the small town were officially unveiled this week to parish councils. Residents were […]

A social housing provider has unveiled plans for new developments in Wrexham County Borough. Clwyd Alyn says it is set to create 380 affordable, sustainable homes for local people across the region costing around £63 million. The developments have been financed with £37 million of Welsh Government funding secured in partnership with local authorities, together […]

Britain is heading for the worst house building decade since World War Two. Despite Government efforts to boost house building, completions in England between 2010 and 2019 are set to average out at around 130,000 per year. This is well short of the 147,000 achieved in the 2000s or the 150,000 of the 1990s, and […]

Growing concerns about the number of homeless people in Coventry are being tackled in a new five-year plan developed by the city council. From 2013/14 to 2017/18 just over 5,000 approached the council because they were homeless or threatened with homelessness. The main reasons for homelessness included a family relationship breakdown (29 per cent), end of […]

In partnership with Barclays Bank, the UK government has announced a ten-figure loan to help support small and medium-sized property developers to build close to the 300,000 new homes per year targets suggest the UK needs. Summary: UK government and Barclays Bank have announced a new £1 billion loan to support British property developers in […]

Controversial plans to build up to 72 new houses in the historic Yorkshire village of Spofforth have been deferred despite Harrogate Borough Council planning officers recommending approval. In edgy and hearfelt exchanges at a planning committee meeting (June 12), the 11-strong committee persistently resisted pressure from planning officers who claimed there was no good reason […]

LAND has been designated for nearly 100 properties in Largs Glen near Noddleburn Meadow – despite flooding concerns raised by two councillors. The council has earmarked space for 95 houses at the furthest end of Largs Glen beyond the as-yet unbuilt, Phase II at Noddsdale Meadow. Local elected members are divided on the issue, with SNP councillor Alan Hillopposing the […]

Residents in a Chelmsford village have criticised property developers after they relaunched an application to build more than 100 homes and expand a primary school. Bellway Homes has submitted new plans to build on a greenbelt site at the bottom of Aragon Road in Great Leighs. The application also outlines proposals to expand Great Leighs Primary School […]

Plans to start building 500 new homes at Connaught Barracks in Dover have been boosted, with work expected to begin this year. Connaught Barracks is a former Ministry of Defence site of 55 hectares acquired by the Homes and Community Agency, now known as Homes England, in 2008. With a Land Trust owned Napoleonic fort Fort Burgoyne at its […]

Plans to build 71 new flats with just 19 parking spaces in the centre of Tonbridge have been unveiled. F Estates, which specialises in affordable rented property development, wants to extend the existing block at The Bank House on Medway Wharf Road. But some residents have come out against the plans saying the “overcrowding” would […]

A decision on plans to build 600 homes in Shrewsbury has been put off for a second time over issues with access. Members of Shropshire Council’s central planning committee deferred the plans from Taylor Wimpey and Persimmon Homes to build the development at Weir Hill, at a meeting yesterday. Objectors to the proposed housing development […]

Up to 59 homes could be built on three vacant sites across a Nottinghamshire town. If plans are given the go-ahead by Mansfield District Council’s planning committee, homes could be built on Westfield Lane, Colston Road and Sherwood Close. Three separate planning applications were submitted to the council this month for a mix of houses, apartments and bungalows. All […]

Funding for a multi-million pound bridge that will support the development of hundreds of new homes has been approved. The new pedestrian and cycle access overpass will be installed over the A46, connecting the former RAF Newton site – where 550 new homes are proposed – with a plot of land also proposed for new […]

A former pub site and a row of shops with flats could be turned into 20 new homes, plans have revealed. The former Harvester site off Old Farm Road and a row of shops and flats in Knights Close, Top Valley, could make way for a mixture of houses and houses. A document submitted to […]

Developers have revealed plan to build 970 new houses and a primary school on the edge of York. National housebuilder Redrow has drawn up proposals for the north east of the city, near Huntington, on a site bounded by Monks Cross Link Road to the east and North Lane to the north. The development would […]

Ambitious new plans could see 1,700 new homes brought to Birmingham’s Southside district. Manchester property group MCR has submitted a £275 million urban village scheme to council planners that would see more than 1,000 new homes on the vacant Monaco House site on Bristol Street. Meanwhile housebuilder Barratt Homes is proposing 778 new apartments and […]

Plans have been put forward to demolish a house in Telford to make way for more than 80 new homes. Shropshire Homes want to knock down the home in Wellington Road, Muxton, to build the estate of 85 homes, which will include affordable housing. It would form part of a huge development of 665 homes […]

Shropshire Council is reviewing its local plan, moving it forward by ten years. The plan is now set to be presented to cabinet on October 18. Although almost 19,000 homes are already set to be built in the county, the plan says a further 10,000 will be needed by 2036. Adrian Cooper, planning policy manager […]