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These are challenging times for small developers and housebuilders. In 1988 there were 12,200 small housebuilders in the UK but this had fallen to just 2,400 by 2014. These are alarming statistics for the industry at a time when the challenge to build enough new homes for the UK population has never been greater.

One of the biggest challenges developers face is raising finance. This is where we come in. Mezzanine finance not only plays an increasingly important role in the development market, it also helps smaller developers build momentum and generate a pipeline of future projects.

 

In our new White Paper, A Guide to Mezzanine Finance For Property Developers, we look at why developers should consider using mezzanine finance for their developments. We then examine how they can put themselves in the best position to secure mezzanine funding. And finally, we explain how we work with brokers and primary lenders to help developers receive the funding they require.

 

Download the White Paper here

  • “Argyll understood our requirements very rapidly and came up with an almost immediate offer, which was highly impressive. As a result of the strong connection they have with the senior lenders and their speed and professionalism (and that of their lawyers), the whole lending process was seamless. The best recommendation I can give is that we will use them again and I would recommend them to other developers."
    Richard Hayward
    Director, Richard Hayward Properties
  • “I think they are probably the best provider of mezzanine finance in the market. I am a client and a broker so I’ve dealt with them extensively with both hats on. Unlike some other lenders who do the same thing, Argyll fill you with confidence from the get go and offer support throughout the project. They are all very experienced, have a broad knowledge of the property market and respond to you quickly and professionally and with great efficiency. The relationship between them and my senior lender Close Brothers is seamless and always goes smoothly. I will use them again and will continue to recommended them to other developers.”
    Paul Smeeth
    Director, Charles James Developments Group
  • “I recently used Argyll Property Partners for mezzanine finance and found them highly flexible and good to deal with. They are very clued up about what is going on in the property market and gave me some valuable advice about the development. They have an existing relationship with my senior lender and this made things very easy. All the way through they did what they said they would do and delivered the funds quickly. I would recommend them.”
    Karen Seward
    Director, Modena Homes
  • “We found Argyll to be very quick and efficient. They gave their investment decision in short order and were easy to deal with. They understand the residential property market and had a good knowledge of the North Yorkshire market in which we operate. They were switched on to what we require – fast money and for the process to be simple when it comes to security packages and dealing with professional teams. Argyll were in fact introduced to us by our senior lender and they worked very well together as a team. We intend using Argyll again and have no hesitation in recommending them.”
    Nick Moody
    Newby
  • “I have used Argyll Property Partners for mezzanine funding on a number of developments and always find them highly professional and easy to deal with. I like the fact that they are so straightforward and make quick decisions. As they use their own money to lend they don’t need board approval and this makes the approval process very quick. I have no hesitation in recommending them for mezzanine funding.”
    Lee Clemson
    Director, Mantle Developments