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.

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Terry Woodley

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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Development Finance case studies

    Spotlight on deals we’ve done that support property developers like you.

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    Shawbrook provides £3 million development exit facility to support Wimbledon scheme

    Shawbrook has provided a £2.98m development exit loan to support an experienced property developer in refinancing a partially sold residential scheme in Wimbledon, completing the transaction in just two and a half weeks from application.

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    Shawbrook and P10 Financial Group deliver £13m development facility to unlock new London Development

    Partnership supports experienced developer with delivery of 42 contemporary apartments in Wimbledon.

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    Teeing Up Development: Multi-Million-Pound Facility Funds Townhouses with the ‘Best View in World Golf’

    Shawbrook has provided a family-run limited company with a multi-million-pound development facility to build 4 high-end townhouses overlooking the Swilcan Bridge, adjacent to the 17th Green and 18th Fairway on the Old Course in St Andrews.

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