Beyond the Build

Celebrating ten years of Development Finance.


Discover the projects, people and partnerships that have shaped our first decade.

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A decade of development

Since 2016, we’ve worked alongside developers delivering projects across the UK, through changing markets, evolving businesses and new opportunities.

Beyond the Build looks beyond the headline figures to the projects delivered, relationships built and lessons learnt along the way.

10 years in numbers 

    • £3bn funding delivered
    • 800+ developments supported
    • 11,000+ new homes delivered
    • 1,400+ student accommodation units supported

Markets change. Strong partnerships endure.

Terry Woodley, Managing Director of Development Finance, Shawbrook reflects on ten years alongside developers and three lessons that have stood the test of time.

Terry Woodley

Distinctive Developments

One of our longstanding customers, Distinctive Developments joins Terry Woodley to discuss how the business has evolved, the developments delivered and the value of long-term partnership.

The partnerships behind the projects

Meet the developers and explore the projects and long-term relationships that have shaped our first decade of Development Finance.

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Case Study

Beyond the Build: Sparta Homes

Four developments and a relationship built around trust, transparency and the ability to adapt when plans change.

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Case Study

Shawbrook provides £3.1m funding for Bristol student accommodation development

A former pub in Bristol is being transformed into 33 student bedrooms with the support of a development finance facility from Shawbrook.

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Case Study

From quarry to homes: Shawbrook provides £4.5m development finance for Bath scheme

A former Bath stone quarry is set to become six new detached homes with the support of a £4.5 million development finance facility from Shawbrook.