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The BLG Difference
One Lender That Stays With You
If you’re an active developer, you’re probably not just thinking about one project – you’re thinking about the next one, two, three or more. But in reality, many developers hit the same bottlenecks.
- Capital tied up in completed or near-complete sites
- Delays waiting for unit sales
- Starting each new funding process from scratch
This slows momentum and can mean missed opportunities. The real challenge isn’t just funding a project, it’s maintaining your pipeline.
But at BLG the focus is on supporting developers beyond a single project, helping you plan ahead and move efficiently from one scheme to the next.
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Use Today's Project to Fund Tomorrow's Opportunity
1. We fund your current development
We start by supporting your live, ongoing scheme. Here we provide structured development finance around your build, programme and exit. But unlike transactional lenders, our involvement doesn’t stop once the deal is agreed.
Throughout the project, we stay close to:
- Build progress
- Programme timelines
- Sales position
- Overall performance
This gives us a clear, real-time understanding of how your development is actually progressing, not just how it looked on day one.
2. Staying aligned with what comes next
At the same time, the conversation naturally shifts to what follows.
Your dedicated team will stay in regular contact to understand what you are planning beyond the current site. That might include future acquisitions, schemes in planning or projects that depend on capital being released.
Because we already know how you work and how the current development is progressing, these discussions are more informed. When the time comes to move forward, you are not starting from scratch.
3. Unlocking capital from completed schemes
This is often the point where developers get held back.
A project reaches practical completion, but not every unit has sold. Capital remains tied up, even though the development itself has finished.
In the right circumstances, it may be possible to release some of that capital rather than waiting for full sell-down. This can involve refinancing a completed or near-completed scheme, or using the strength of the asset to support your next development. The exact structure depends on the project, but the principle is consistent.
You are not always forced to wait for the final sale before progressing.
4. Moving onto your next development
With the right structure in place, you are able to act sooner.
That might mean securing your next site sooner than expected, progressing a scheme that would otherwise have been delayed or simply maintaining continuity across your pipeline.
Over time, this continuity becomes one of the defining advantages of experienced developers. The ability to move forward without unnecessary gaps is often what separates steady growth from stop-start progress.
Dedicated BDM Team
A Relationship That Continues Beyond Completion
Every developer we work with is supported by a dedicated relationship lead. But this isn’t just a point of contact, it’s an ongoing working relationship.
Throughout your project, our team will stay in regular contact, visit sites and track progress and discuss your upcoming pipeline early.
This will ensure we understand your project delivery needs and align on future opportunities so that we can all move fast when the next deal comes.
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For Developers Who Think Beyond One Deal
At BLG, we work with developers who are planning ahead, not just finishing what’s in front of them.
We stay close to your projects and your pipeline, helping you move from one development to the next with clarity and continuity. See for yourself with some of our recent developments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Developers Need to Know
Whether you’re mid-project or already thinking about your next scheme, these are some of the most common questions we’re asked by developers working with BLG. Our Regional Directors and BDMs deal with these conversations every day.
Through ongoing contact and time spent on site, they build a clear understanding of each project, meaning any answers to your questions below are grounded in real developments, not generic advice.
If you’d like to discuss your own plans, get in touch to speak directly with a Regional Director.
Can BLG support developers with multiple projects running at once?
Yes, BLG works with developers across the lifecycle of projects and encourages developers to discuss upcoming projects. Whether BLG can support multiple schemes concurrently depends on the specifics of each project and BLG’s lending criteria and assessment.
Will I have a dedicated point of contact?
Yes, every developer is allocated a dedicated Regional Director who will act as the primary point of contact throughout the lifecycle of your projects.
Your Regional Director will remain closely involved, providing continuity and a consistent understanding of how you operate as a developer. Additional support will be provided by BLG’s wider team where required.
How involved is BLG during the build?
BLG maintains an active level of involvement throughout the build process. This includes monitoring surveyor visits (typically at least monthly), alongside regular engagement from the relationship team. Site visits and ongoing communication help ensure progress is understood, and that sales projections and timelines remain aligned.
What is Development Exit Bridge and when is it useful?
A Development Exit Bridge is a short-term funding solution designed to refinance a development loan at or near practical completion.
It is typically used where a project has been delivered but not all units have been sold. By refinancing the scheme, it may be possible to release equity tied up in the development and support the transition into the next project.
Suitability depends on the specific scheme, exit strategy and our own assessment.
Can I reinvest into my next project before all units are sold?
Potentially yes. Where a scheme has reached or is close to practical completion, a Development Exit Bridge may allow for refinancing without waiting for all units to be sold. This can help release capital for reinvestment into future opportunities.
This will depend on the details of the project, the sales position and our lending criteria.
Do you work only work with developers or via brokers?
BLG works with both developers and intermediaries.
This includes direct relationships with developers seeking funding for their projects, as well as working with brokers and introducers. For developers with ongoing or multiple schemes, BLG aims to build long-term direct relationships where appropriate.
What information should I prepare for a pipeline review?
At a minimum, it is helpful to provide:
- Project location
- Current stage of the scheme
- Indicative timeline
- High-level details of the development
Where relevant, information on upcoming projects and future plans can also support a more productive discussion. BLG’s process typically starts with these fundamentals before progressing to a more detailed assessment depending on the project.
How to Arrange Development Finance Funding with BLG
Share Your Project Details And Give Us A Call
If you’re interested in finding out if a development loan could work for you, simply share some details and get in touch. Our team of property finance experts will have a chat with you to see if we can help.
We’ll Find The Right Solution Together
Tell us about your project, and using our knowledge and experience, our team will work with you to create a customised solution that fits your goals. We’ll also walk you through the process, so you understand the next steps.
Get A Quick Answer
We’ll provide you with our heads of terms quickly. If they meet your needs, just send us a full application to proceed. From there, a credit review will take place, leading to an offer backed by our commitment.
Funds Are Released After Due Diligence
Once our verification process is complete (typically 6-8 weeks depending on the complexity), you can expect to receive your funds. Now you can get back to what you do best while we take care of the financing.