development finance

This page aggregates news, case studies, and lender updates on development finance for residential and mixed-use schemes. Read below for coverage tailored to developers and brokers in this space.

Developer confidence falls sharply as three in four expect tough conditions to persist

Demand for bridging and development finance climbs as developers pull back from new projects

Developer confidence falls sharply as three in four expect tough conditions to persist

Construction output grows for third consecutive quarter

Growth momentum continues but developers warn conditions remain challenging

Construction output grows for third consecutive quarter

Roma Finance launches commercial mortgage range after J.P. Morgan deal

Specialist lender adds commercial mortgages up to £2m as it builds a full property-lifecycle funding platform for brokers' investor clients

Roma Finance launches commercial mortgage range after J.P. Morgan deal

UK mortgage rates and product changes (Week ending 19 June 2026)

Your round-up of mortgage rate changes and product updates over the past week

UK mortgage rates and product changes (Week ending 19 June 2026)

Bridging stays resilient as borrowers sharpen exit focus

Speed and flexibility continue to drive borrowers to specialist finance despite Q1 slowdown

Bridging stays resilient as borrowers sharpen exit focus

Bridging brokers thrive as mainstream uncertainty drives specialist demand

Specialist finance directors report strong pipelines as borrowers seek alternatives to mainstream lending

Bridging brokers thrive as mainstream uncertainty drives specialist demand

Bridging market softens in Q1 after period of strong growth

UK bridging completions fell to £1.8bn in Q1 as lenders maintain disciplined underwriting amid wider economic uncertainty

Bridging market softens in Q1 after period of strong growth

Bridging market braces for flat growth as capital becomes more selective

Survey finds cautious optimism among lenders and brokers, with macroeconomic uncertainty rising sharply as the sector's dominant concern

Bridging market braces for flat growth as capital becomes more selective

Funding 365 completes stepped rate bridge for Nottinghamshire developer

A £700,000 stepped rate bridging loan helps a Nottinghamshire developer recycle equity into their next project

Funding 365 completes stepped rate bridge for Nottinghamshire developer

Mortgage broker business models must evolve as client complexity grows

Integrated ecosystems of technology and specialist lending could redefine how brokers do business

Mortgage broker business models must evolve as client complexity grows