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From blueprint to reality, and beyond

Reliable Development Finance for every stage of your project

Reliable Development Finance for every stage of your project

Bespoke development finance from £1m to £30m to help experienced developers move projects forward with confidence. 

Why Shawbrook?

  • £3bn+ provided in development finance across the UK
  • Supporting the delivery of 11,000+ new homes since 2016
  • Multi-award winner - Development Lender of the Year (NACFB)
  • Dedicated regional specialists with deep local market expertise
  • Funding solutions tailored to your scheme, from planning through to exit

Development Finance highlights

  • Loans from £1m to £30m
  • Support for every stage including Planning Enhancement and Development Exit
  • 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

Any property or asset used as security may be at risk if you do not repay any debt secured on it. Our development finance is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority or the Prudential Regulation Authority.

If your broker is charging you a fee for arranging the loan then, on completion, we will pay this directly to them. The broker fee forms part of the loan advance. We always include full details of the fee in the loan agreement.

Who we support

Our development finance is designed for experienced property developers delivering a broad range of schemes, including:

  • New build, conversion and refurbishment projects
  • Residential, commercial and mixed-use developments
  • High value residential schemes
  • Student housing, senior living and co-living
  • Care homes
  • Phased development schemes
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Our Development Finance facilities are available from £1m. If your funding requirement is below this level, we may not be able to support your project at this time.

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Radcliffe Court Development

We partnered with Hartdene Home 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. 

Development Finance case studies

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

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    Case Study

    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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    Case Study

    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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    Case Study

    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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    If you're a new or existing broker, head for our dedicated site where you'll find everything you need on our extensive property offering, and how to submit your cases to us.

    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.