Development Finance

  • The opportunities and the appetite to lend - is it on the increase - more lenders, better terms, more flexibility and a larger range of acceptable projects
  • Access to alternative funding for development projects - it's cheap to borrow but not always easy to locate
  • Costs (sometimes hidden) associated with borrowing and typical Ts&Cs
  • What do lenders offer and how the process works
  • Working with suitable parties - be wary of the pitfalls - risks involved with commitments for forward purchase and contingent finance
  • Joint venture agreements between developer, finance provider, other investors and asset owners - making the most of the relationship/'partnership'