Land Purchase Bridging Loans UK

What is Land Purchase Bridging Finance?

Land purchase bridging finance provides specialized funding for acquiring development plots, building land, and investment land. Unlike traditional mortgages which rarely finance raw land, bridging loans offer fast, flexible solutions for land acquisitions.

How Land Purchase Bridging Works

Land purchase bridging loans work by securing finance against the land itself, with loan amounts typically based on the land's current value or its development potential. This allows developers and investors to secure prime land quickly before competitors.

The Land Purchase Process:

Land Identification: Find suitable development or investment land

Due Diligence: Conduct surveys, check planning permissions

Bridging Finance: Secure fast funding for land purchase

Land Acquisition: Complete purchase within 7-14 days

Development or Sale: Develop land or hold for future sale

Benefits of Land Purchase Bridging

Land purchase bridging finance offers unique advantages for developers and investors, including the ability to secure land quickly, borrow against development potential, and maintain flexibility for future planning.

Key Benefits:

Fast Acquisition: Secure land in 7-14 days

Development Potential: Borrow against future value, not just current value

Planning Flexibility: Hold land while securing planning permissions

Competitive Advantage: Act quickly on time-sensitive opportunities

Flexible Terms: 1-24 month terms to suit your development timeline

Requirements and Eligibility

Eligibility for land purchase bridging loans depends on the land's value, development potential, planning status, and your exit strategy. Lenders assess the land's current and potential value, as well as your development experience.

What Lenders Consider:

Land value and location

Planning permission status (existing or potential)

Development potential and projected value

Borrower's development experience

Clear exit strategy (development, sale, or refinance)

Real-World Examples

Case Study: Residential Development Plot

A developer identified a prime residential development plot with outline planning permission. Using a land purchase bridging loan of £500k, they secured the land within 10 days. After securing full planning permission 6 months later, they refinanced to development finance and began construction, ultimately selling the completed development for £2.5M.

Getting Started

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