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.
Bridging is booming into 2026 – powered by creative investors, rebridging deals and auction opportunists, even as prime buyers hit pause
The Budget may have lifted the mood – but housebuilding rebound is not assured
Appointment bolsters oversight at £8 billion loan book lender
Success in complex property deals demands more than ambition - brokers need deep lender insight, tools, and time
As mainstream margins shrink, the specialist space is drawing new focus - and brokers must evolve to match
Planning blockages and rising costs are crippling the process but lenders' appetite remains strong, says broker
Brokers share views on what's needed to meet government housing targets
Reduced planning activity could impact broker pipelines
Research reveals increased adoption of AI and sustainability in property development
Tight margins and cautious lenders are reshaping bridging and development finance. Here's how brokers are adapting