Housing sat at the heart of Reeves’ Budget, with promises of faster planning, more land release and stronger delivery. Labour says this will unlock growth; the Conservatives warn similar pledges stalled before. Lenders are taking note, as development finance hinges on planning certainty and sector confidence. One developer recently secured funding to convert a commercial site, with their lender backing long-term demand. Another faced delays as funders waited for real proof of planning reform. Compared with 2020–22, lenders are far more selective.
Read MoreFrom conversions to ground-up builds, the right finance can be the difference between a smooth project and a stalled one. In this blog, Otium Partners explains how to structure property development finance in the UK, what lenders really want to see, and how we support clients from first plans to final drawdown.
Read MoreCompleting your development is just the beginning. If sales are still in motion, a developer exit loan can buy you time, cut interest costs, and free up capital. In this blog, Otium Partners explains when exit finance makes sense — and how we help clients stay in control, not under pressure.
Read MoreFrom ground-up builds to complex conversions, the right finance can make or break a development. In this blog, we break down how development loans work, when they make sense, and how Otium Partners supports UK developers with expert structuring and end-to-end management.
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