Development Finance

Structured funding conversations for development, refurbishment, conversion and construction projects, subject to costs, GDV, borrower experience and lender criteria.

Ground-up developmentRefurbishmentConversionPhased drawdowns
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Subject to status, valuation, planning, costs, GDV, lender criteria and underwriting. Product availability and terms vary by lender and applicant circumstances.

Development finance built around your project

The UK Lender Group helps developers and investors explore development finance for new build, refurbishment, conversion and construction projects.

We work to understand your project, experience, costs, gross development value (GDV), planning position and security, then help identify suitable development lending routes across a range of lending partners.

Why speak to us

  • Focus on costs, GDV, planning and realistic timelines
  • Support for experienced and first-time developers
  • Structured case packaging for development lenders
  • No obligation initial discussion

How we can help

Common client scenarios we help structure across this lending route.

01

Ground-up development

Funding for ground-up new build residential or commercial development, subject to costs, GDV, planning and lender criteria.

02

Refurbishment

Funding for light or heavy refurbishment where value is being created through improvement works.

03

Conversion

Funding for conversion and change-of-use projects, with clear cost and GDV structure.

04

Phased drawdowns

Structured facilities with phased drawdowns aligned to build stages and cost schedules.

05

Site acquisition plus build

Funding to acquire a site and carry out the build programme, subject to planning, costs and GDV.

06

Experienced / developer-led projects

Support for experienced developers managing schemes, with assessment of track record, security and lender criteria.

A clear, structured process

From first conversation to completion, we keep things straightforward.

Step 01

Initial conversation

We discuss your project, experience, costs, GDV, planning and timeline in a no-obligation conversation.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about how this lending route works.

Explore your options

Complete the form below and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss your requirements.

Speak to the team

Complete the form and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss your bridging or development finance requirement. Every conversation is tailored to your circumstances and subject to status and lender criteria.

  • Structured bridging & development finance conversations
  • Focus on exit strategy, costs and GDV
  • Clear, professional guidance
  • No obligation initial discussion
The UK Lender Group team

Finance is subject to status, affordability, lender criteria, valuation and underwriting. Product availability and terms vary by lender and applicant circumstances.

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