How Long Does Development Finance Take?
Development finance can sometimes be arranged within a few weeks, while more complex transactions can take considerably longer. The actual timescale depends less on the quoted lender speed and more…
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How Much Does Development Finance Cost?
Development finance costs shouldn’t be reduced down to just the interest rate. While interest is often one of the largest costs, the overall cost of a facility is also influenced…
Can You Get 100% Development Finance?
It is possible to achieve 100% development finance in certain circumstances, but the term is often misunderstood. In most cases, a single lender rarely funds the entire project. Instead, higher…
Do You Need a Deposit for Development Finance?
Most development finance projects require the borrower to contribute equity, but that doesn’t always mean providing a traditional cash deposit. Depending on the project, development lenders may recognise existing land…
Can Anyone Get Development Finance?
Development finance isn’t automatically available to everyone, but it’s accessible to a much broader range of borrowers than many people assume. Having property development or investment experience helps, particularly on…
The 5 Development Finance Mistakes That Catch Out Even Experienced Developers
Development finance has become an increasingly broad market, with a growing number of lenders willing to support residential and mixed-use schemes and, as development viability has tightened over recent years,…
Retaining Completed Development Units: Options At The End of A Scheme
The majority of property development finance is structured assuming that the build is completed, the units are sold, and the facility is repaid. This works well if it’s the developer’s…
Why Property Development Still Works in 2026
UK property development in 2026 can appear daunting considering the constant negative headlines. Even our own recent property development viability article discusses many of the big issues facing developers and…
The Squeeze on Development Viability in 2026: What’s Changed Since 2020?
Property developers and house builders tend to face a tough time in the media. Issues such as land banking, developer profits, build quality, cladding remediation or leasehold and ground rents…
How Development Finance Works: Typical Loan Amounts and 100% Funding Options
Learn how development finance is structured, typical loan-to-cost and loan-to-GDV limits, and when experienced developers may be able to access up to 100% project funding.
