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Flexible financing for property development

Flexible Financing for Property Development

Specialist funding solutions for developers, investors and land buyers delivering residential, commercial and mixed-use projects.

Types of Development Projects We Fund

Conversion & refurbishment finance

Office to residential conversions, transforming underused commercial buildings into apartments or housing
HMOs and multi-unit developments, reconfiguring properties to increase occupancy and rental income
Building repurposing projects, converting retail, industrial or commercial spaces into residential or mixed-use use

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Commercial development finance

New-build commercial units, industrial developments, office buildings and mixed-use schemes
Projects ranging from single-unit developments through to schemes of 20 units or more
Flexible loan structures with no fixed minimum or maximum loan amount

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Ground up residential development

Up to 100% of build costs may be funded, subject to project structure and lender criteria
Projects from 1 to 20 units, including houses, flats and mixed residential developments
Developer experience considered but not always essential, depending on the project and exit strategy

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land and development finance

Up to 100% land and development finance, covering both site acquisition and build costs
Joint venture funding structures, where the lender finances the full project
Profit shared between lender and developer, based on an agreed end-of-project split

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Flexible financing for property development.

Whether you’re developing residential, commercial or mixed-use property, securing the right funding is essential. From ground-up developments (1–50 units) to refurbishments, conversions and change-of-use projects, arranging property development finance can be complex.

Lime Finance Solutions helps developers and investors secure flexible property development finance tailored to each project.

Whether you’re starting a new build, refurbishing an existing property or converting a building for a new use, our team provides expert guidance from enquiry through to completion.

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We arrange flexible development finance solutions designed to support developers at every stage of a project.

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Why choose us

Experienced, Independent, and Focused on Your Outcome

Fast Funding Decisions

Agreement in principle or finance offers often available within 24 hours.

Wide range of projects covered

Finance for residential, commercial and mixed-use developments, from 1–20 units, including houses, flats and student accommodation.

First-time developers considered

Funding available for both new and experienced developers, depending on the project.

Joint venture
finance options

Joint venture development finance where the lender funds 100% of land and build costs, with profits shared on completion.

Simple, Structured Process

We manage the funding process so you can focus on delivering the development.

Tailored development finance

New builds, refurbishments, conversions, permitted development schemes, EPC upgrades and commercial-to-residential projects.

Independent & FCA Authorised

As an independent finance broker, we source development finance from a wide range of specialist lenders.

Flexible lending structures

Options include planning gain finance, up to 100% loan-to-cost, deferred land consideration, and terms from 3–24 months.

You’re not just sourcing finance, you’re structuring your next opportunity. We make sure it’s done properly.

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ’s)

We offer flexible financing for a wide range of projects, including:

Refurbishment, Conversion & Refurb Finance (e.g., change of use, residential expansion, house to flats, permitted development, EPC works).
Ground Up Commercial Development (e.g., new build commercial units, industrial, office, mixed use).
Ground Up Residential Development (e.g., houses, flats, or mixed developments).

No, experience is not essential. We can arrange property development finance for both first-time developers and experienced developers.

We can finance projects ranging from 1 to 50 units for residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties.

Yes, we offer 100% land and development finance through a Joint Venture (JV) structure. In this arrangement, the lender finances the whole project and land purchase, and the client and lender split the end profit. We can also arrange finance for up to 100% of build costs for ground-up residential developments.

We pride ourselves on a quick turnaround, often providing an agreement and/or finance offer inside 24 hours.

Loan terms generally range from 3 months to 24 months. We can also structure finance for Up to 100% Loan to Cost (LTC) and can facilitate Deferred Consideration on land purchases.

No, we are an independent broker and are not tied to any lender. This allows us to source the most suitable development finance from a wide range of good development lenders for your specific project.

We provide tailored, flexible, and fast funding solutions. Key benefits include a seamless process, quick turnaround, the ability to fund first-time developers, and our status as an FCA Authorised and award-winning firm dedicated to finding the best solution for you.