Development
Finance
High-leverage funding for ground-up developments, conversions, and heavy refurbishment. We structure capital to maximise your build capacity and profit.
Features
Build without boundaries
We provide the liquidity you need to take a project from site acquisition through to practical completion and exit.
Maximise Your Leverage
Borrow against the future value of your site, not just the dirt. We secure facilities based on Gross Development Value (GDV), significantly reducing the equity contribution required from you.
Protect Your Cash Flow
Construction is cash-hungry. We arrange facilities that cover 100% of your construction costs, drawn down in stages. This keeps your capital free for other opportunities rather than tied up in materials.
Built-In Sales Periods
Don't be forced to sell cheap to repay a loan. Our facilities include strategic sales periods post-completion, giving you the breathing room to market your units properly and achieve the best price.
Value
Capital is a commodity. Execution is the advantage. We engineer the capital stack to turn your site into a verified asset sooner.
We target indicative Heads of Terms in 48 hours, allowing you to secure sites while your competitors are still filling out application forms.
We don't just find a senior loan. If your equity is tight, we can layer in mezzanine finance or preferred equity to top up your funding stack, pushing leverage as high as 90% of total costs.
We bypass rigid bank criteria by accessing private debt funds. These lenders lend on the viability of the scheme and your track record, not just a computer algorithm's risk score.
Breakdown
Fund your vision,
from plot to profit
Benefits and Features
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Solutions
Other Funding Solutions
Berkley Place empowers property entrepreneurs with strategic financial support. We transform property visions into profitable realities through expert guidance and tailored funding solutions.
Key Figures
FAQ's
Frequently
Asked Questions
How much can I borrow?
We typically structure loans up to 65%–70% of the Loan to Gross Development Value (LTGDV) and 100% of construction costs, providing the total loan does not exceed 85–90% of the Total Cost (LTC).
Do I need development experience?
While experience helps, it isn't always mandatory. For first-time developers, we can secure funding by ensuring you have a strong professional team (contractors, project managers) surrounding you to mitigate the lender's risk.
How does the drawdown process work?
Your land loan is released upfront to help buy the site. Construction costs are then released in arrears (monthly) based on a surveyor's valuation of the work done, ensuring you always have funds to pay contractors.
Can you fund "Developer Exit" loans?
Yes. If your development loan is expiring but you haven't sold the units yet, we can arrange a "Developer Exit" bridge. This repays the development loan at a lower rate, giving you more time to sell without pressure.
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