When our client spotted the opportunity to purchase a closed-down local social club, they had a clear vision — to transform the site into four much-needed family homes.

As a first-time developer, securing funding was not straightforward. Many lenders favour experienced developers with an established track record, and smaller schemes can sometimes fall outside standard lending criteria. However, while new to property development, our client brought solid experience from within the construction sector — a key strength.

We worked closely with one of our trusted funding partners to present the full picture: the client’s sector knowledge, the viability of the scheme and, crucially, a clearly defined exit strategy. By packaging the deal correctly and leveraging our strong lender relationships, we secured the development funding required to carry out the build works.

The result? A well-structured facility, a confident first-time developer, and a local site given a new lease of life — exactly the kind of practical, relationship-led funding solution we pride ourselves on delivering.