Development Funding in Scotland

Property developers north of the border have some wonderful locations to choose from and we are always delighted to help with sourcing development funding in Scotland.  In recent years we have found funding for developer clients seeking facilities from £250,000 to more than £18 million and so we have strong market knowledge.

The range of development loans for Scotland is more limited as the different legal system, as well as the possibility of future political independence, deters some England based lenders.  Many lenders will have a strong preference for sites near larger towns and cities as demand will be higher than in more remote areas.

How Does Development Funding in Scotland Work?

As with development funding across the United Kingdom, development funding in Scotland will follow the same financial structure.

Scottish Lender Criteria

  • Loan to Value – Typically 60 – 65% but up to 75% is possible
  • Loan to Cost – Typically 80 – 90%
  • Loan size – Typically £50,000 upwards
  • Maximum Term – Typically 6 months but up to 36 months is possible
  • Ideally good experience relating to the subject project however can secure funds for first time developers using a strong contractor
  • A PG will typically be required

Property developers north of the border have some wonderful locations to choose from and we are always delighted to help with sourcing development funding in Scotland

Scottish Lender Lender Fees

With each property development loan, there are a range of fees that will apply. These fees will include:

  • Arrangement fees – These will typically be between 1-2% of the facility
  • Interest rates – From 9.5% (based on lenders base rate plus BEBR) but will depend on many factors
  • Valuation – Each lender will need to have a formal valuation of the land. The cost of a valuation report is paid by the borrower and the cost will usually depend upon the size of the project
  • Professional fees – Lenders will appoint or have their own Monitoring Quantity Surveyor (QS) to oversee a construction project on their behalf and approve drawdown requests.  These fees will vary but are likely to start at £450-£1,000+vat per visit
  • Exit fees – Upon the final repayment of the property development loan, an exit fee will usually be liable to the lender of around 1-2%.  This is usually calculated against the facility amount but borrowers should note whether this is being calculated against the GDV

Are you Looking for Bridging or Development Funding in Scotland?

Developer Money Market are an independent specialist in property development and investment funding.

Contact us today on 0207 096 2003 for an informal discussion on your funding requirements.  You can find out more about us and our services via our YouTube channel here.

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