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Development Finance

Bespoke funding solutions to support development opportunities for established developers.

Why Shawbrook?

Our expert team is dedicated to building a detailed understanding of your client’s project, providing bespoke development finance tailored to their funding needs. 

And no matter if it’s a new build or a refurbishment project, you can count on us to see the project through to completion, working with you every step of the way, with funding as and when it’s needed. 

We’re here to help turn your clients’ blueprints into a reality. 

Development Finance highlights

  • Loans from £1m - £30m
  • Maximum 85% loan to cost
  • Loan terms up to 36 months
  • Maximum gearing 65% Loan to Gross Development Value (LTGDV) for new build and 70% LTGDV for refurbishment
  • NACFB's Development Lender of the Year 2021, 2022 & 2024

Reliable Development Finance for:

  • Experienced property developers
  • Residential, commercial and mixed-use developments
  • Development exits over £1m
  • High value residential projects
  • Student housing, senior living and co-living
  • Care homes
  • Phased development schemes
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Planning Assistance Loan

Our Planning Assistance Loan is a short-term facility to help developers enhance the planning already agreed for a site (max term 12 months).

From this loan, you can transfer seamlessly to a development finance loan to build the project. 

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Radcliffe Court Development

We recently partnered with Hartdene Homes to deliver Radcliffe Court - a stunning 26-apartment luxury development in Bournemouth’s East Cliff.

From blueprint to reality, we worked closely on-site to keep everything running smoothly. Our hands-on approach helped bring this award-winning project to life, and the results speak for themselves!

The onward journey

Once the build is complete, don’t forget that doesn’t have to be the end of the journey with us. If your client is retaining the development, we offer a series of finance solutions to support them through the next stages. 

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Buy-to-Let Mortgages

Award-winning finance to help purchase a new investment, refinance an existing portfolio, or raise additional funds for your client to grow their property business.

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Commercial Mortgages

Our expert team make light work of complex commercial property cases. They can support your clients to invest in a new property, refinance an existing portfolio or raise additional funds for further investment opportunities. 

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Healthcare Finance

Shawbrook’s specialist healthcare finance team provide a range of funding solutions tailored to the unique needs of the healthcare sector to help you optimise cashflow, fund growth, support specific events or acquire new diagnostic equipment. 

Want to learn more?

Contact us today and our experienced team will be in touch to discuss your development project in more detail.

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News

News & case studies

News and views from across the property landscape & Spotlights on deals we’ve done

Documents

Property Finance documents

Download the latest product guide, lending criteria, research and more  in our documents section

Development Finance case studies

Spotlight on deals we’ve done that support clients like yours

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Bespoke £9m investment facility delivered for large multi-unit freehold block

Supporting an experienced investor with a structured investment facility that included a £5m Buy-to-Let mortgage and £3.9m Development Exit loan.

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Development Finance Planning Assistance Loan in action

Experienced developer required crucial funding to enhance development plans for their project in Surrey.

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£10.8M Development Exit loan completed in just 12 days

Development exit loan was the finance solution for an experienced developer, who needed more time to sell units in their new development.   

Insights hub

The home of insights and trends in the property market to share with your clients – guides on how to build and diversify your portfolio, and information on planning and tax implications for professional landlords.

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Insights

UK landlords optimistic amid rental market concerns

Our survey of UK residential landlords shows a positive outlook of the current rental market. Read our full survey results and explore our in-depth analysis. 

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A guide to investment property financing

Explore investment property financing options, mortgages vs bridging loans, rate types, and investment strategies for informed decisions.

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Where are the Top 10 best places to invest in property?

Our top UK property investment locations in 2025 for strong rental yields and growth. Read about areas offering diverse opportunities.

What we can offer your clients

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Buy-to-Let Mortgages

Award-winning finance to help purchase a new investment, refinance an existing portfolio, or raise additional funds for your client to grow their property business.

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Bridging Loans

From refurbishment to refinance – our bridging loans could be the fast finance solution for your client. 

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Commercial Mortgages

Our expert team make light work of complex commercial property cases. They can support your clients to invest in a new property, refinance an existing portfolio or raise additional funds for further investment opportunities. 

Our business

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About Shawbrook

Shawbrook provides finance to a wide range of customers who value the premium experience, flexibility and certainty we deliver.  We are a purpose-led organisation, with a focus on delivering long-term sustainable value for all our stakeholders.

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Sustainability

Our sustainability strategy is designed to create value for our customers, colleagues, communities, suppliers and shareholders, while having a positive impact on society and the wider environment. 

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Sponsorship Programme

As official banking partner of Saracens Rugby Club and lead partner of London Mavericks netball, we are proud to champion inclusive elite sport and the opportunities it can bring for all participants, both on & off the field & court.