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.

UK economy stalls as housing-led construction output falls again

ONS figures show flat GDP in January, with housebuilding still contracting and funding conditions under strain

Bridging and development finance: keeping SME housebuilders building in a selective market

Tighter, phased schemes, tougher exits and sharper scrutiny are reshaping how SME developers, lenders and brokers get projects over the line

Bridging finance shifting towards commercial deals

Investors pivot from simple resi flips to higher-yield commercial assets amid tighter margins

Bridging sector faces ‘platform for growth’ as BDLA sets broker-focused agenda

Adam Tyler outlines how brokers, networks and smarter tech can turn today’s £14bn market into a safer, more mainstream part of property finance

Labour’s new towns push: why brokers must get “new‑build ready” for 2026

Opportunity for brokers as Labour's new towns agenda turbocharges demand

Finance veterans launch Kozo for smaller property deals

Firm emphasizes speed and deal structure understanding

Monthly Spotlight: Bridging

Every month, Mortgage Introducer produces a series of articles on a theme affecting mortgage professionals across the UK. All coverage through the month can be found here

Construction output sees sharpest quarterly drop since 2023

Activity falls amid project delays linked to Budget uncertainty

“The best view in golf”: Inside Scotland’s prime property market

Equity‑rich buyers and loosening lenders are turning Scotland into the UK’s quietly booming prime hotspot

Australian lender Pallas Capital expands into UK market

Non-bank lender to offer bridging and development finance across the British mid-market