Corporate Development Finance

Corporate Development Finance provides funding for property developments of all sizes - from single-asset projects to large, multi-phase schemes. It helps businesses, developers, and investors access the capital needed to acquire land, build, or redevelop commercial and residential sites across Western Europe.

It’s designed for experienced developers, property investors, and trading businesses seeking to fund new-build, conversion, or refurbishment projects. Whether you’re expanding your portfolio or launching a major regeneration scheme, Millbrook structures funding that supports your ambitions.

Funds can cover:

• Land acquisition and planning costs

• Construction costs

• Professional fees (architects, surveyors, etc.)

• Marketing and sales expenses

• Interest roll-up during development

• Exit or bridging finance until sale or refinance

Funding is typically released in stages - known as drawdowns - as the project progresses and achieves QS milestones. This ensures effective cash flow management and lender confidence, and collaboration to ensure the project is completed within the specified timeframe.

Loan facilities usually range from £10m to £500 million, depending on project value, experience, and lender appetite. Millbrook works with a wide panel of High Street banks, specialist lenders, and private funders across Western Europe and North America to source competitive terms.

Terms usually last between 6 and 36 months, depending on project length and exit strategy. Interest can be rolled up or serviced monthly. Rates are based on risk profile, loan-to-gross-development-value (GDV), and borrower experience - all negotiated on your behalf by Millbrook.

Lenders typically request:

• A full development appraisal and cost plan

• Planning permission documentation

• CV of developer or project manager

• Schedule of works and exit strategy

• Full details of the external professional teams

• Millbrook’s team helps prepare and present all required projects to secure the best terms.

Timelines vary by project complexity, but funding can often be arranged in 4–8 weeks from application to drawdown. Millbrook expedites the process by managing lender negotiations, valuations, and legals to keep your project moving.

Millbrook combines deep sector expertise with access to a broad lender network, ensuring fast, flexible funding that’s structured for your project’s success. From single-unit builds to complex corporate developments, we deliver finance that supports growth, profitability, and long-term returns.