Funding for property development projects.
Tailored development finance for property professionals, builders and investors across the UK.
Whether you're funding ground-up construction, converting an existing building or completing a part-built project, we help structure finance around your project, timescales and exit.
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Speak directly with Greywood Commercial about your development finance requirements.
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Why choose development finance?
When undertaking a development project, you need a finance partner who understands your vision and takes the time to assess every detail.
At Greywood, we provide bespoke development finance options designed around your project’s specific requirements. Our experienced team will visit your site — whether it’s a new build or refurbishment — to ensure we fully understand the scope and potential of your plans.
You can rely on us to be by your side from initial planning through to completion. Whether you’re an established developer seeking housing development finance or looking to fund your next conversion, we’re here to help bring your plans to life.
Types of Property Development
We arrange development finance for experienced property developers across a wide range of projects.
New builds, conversions and refurbishments
Residential, commercial and mixed-use developments
High-value residential schemes
Student accommodation, senior living and co-living projects
Care homes and supported living
Phased and multi-stage development sites
Our role is to help you secure the most suitable funding structure for your project — matching the right lender, terms and drawdown facility to your build requirements and timescales.
How Development Finance Works
Development finance is typically released in stages as your project progresses. Select each stage below to see how the funding journey usually works.
Site Acquisition
Funding can be structured to help you secure the land or property at the outset of the development.
Finance can be arranged to assist with purchasing the land or property, often combined with the initial build facility.
Planning & Valuation
The lender assesses the proposed development, its costs, planning status and anticipated completed value.
This stage may occur prior to site acquisition, although developers may also submit revised plans after completing the purchase.
Lenders assess planning status, build costs and Gross Development Value (GDV) to determine the appropriate loan size and terms.
Initial Drawdown
Once the facility is ready, the first release of funds supports acquisition or the initial stage of works.
The first release can cover acquisition or early works, followed by additional stage payments as construction milestones are reached.
Stage Payments
Further funds are released as construction progresses through agreed stages of the development.
Funds are released at key build stages, normally subject to valuation or monitoring surveyor sign-off — helping manage cash flow and keep the project moving.
Exit Strategy
Once the development is complete, the development facility is repaid through the agreed exit strategy.
Developers will typically repay the facility through the sale of completed units or refinance onto longer-term borrowing.
01 Site Acquisition
Finance can be arranged to assist with purchasing the land or property, often combined with the initial build facility.
02 Planning & Valuation
Lenders assess the planning position, build costs and Gross Development Value (GDV) to determine loan size and terms.
03 Initial Drawdown
The first release covers acquisition or early works, followed by further payments as construction progresses.
04 Stage Payments
Funds are released at agreed build stages, usually following valuation or monitoring surveyor sign-off.
05 Exit Strategy
On completion, the facility is typically repaid through property sales or refinancing onto longer-term borrowing.
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Have a funding requirement you’d like to discuss? Speak directly with one of our commercial finance advisors.
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