Announcing Our New Brochure

Celebrating 50 Years of Supporting UK Housebuilders

We’re delighted to share the launch of our latest brochure, showcasing the story, expertise, and impact of Close Brothers Property Finance. For half a century, we’ve been backing Britain’s SME housebuilders, providing fast, reliable finance and helping build thousands of homes across the UK.

Who We Are

Founded in 1878, Close Brothers Property Finance is built on the principles of “old fashioned relationship banking”—personal service, swift decision-making, and a commitment to our clients. As a specialist lender, we pride ourselves on our uncompromising service and deep industry knowledge, with a team boasting over 200 years of combined experience in development finance lending.

Our Product Offering

We offer a range of flexible, bespoke finance solutions for property developers, including:

• Bridging Finance
• Investment Finance
• Development Finance

Our loans are tailored to meet the needs of residential, mixed-use, and commercial schemes, with indicative terms provided within 24 hours and formal commitments to lend within one week.

Meet Our Team

Our dedicated relationship managers support developers throughout the UK, ensuring every client receives personal attention from start to finish. With an average staff tenure of over 10 years, our team’s expertise and reliability are at the heart of our service.

Current Initiatives

We’re proud to champion innovation and inclusivity in the property sector:

• Tomorrow’s Developer Network: Supporting young housebuilders with connections, skills, and training.
• Women in Property Network: Fostering a vibrant community for women in property finance and development.
• APPG for SME Housebuilders: Sponsoring initiatives to address industry challenges and promote policy solutions.
• Partnerships: Collaborating with organisations like Travis Perkins to support SME housebuilders with bespoke solutions.

Real Case Studies

Our brochure features real stories from developers we’ve funded, including:

• Goldrose Sharpe Developments (London): Five projects funded since 2018, delivering luxury apartments in Hackney.
• Juno Developments (Poole): Nine projects financed, including Infinity House on the Dorset coast.
• Lowden Construction (Cambridgeshire): Eight development facilities provided, supporting barn-style homes.
• County Life Homes (Newcastle): Multiple successful projects, building quality family housing in the North East.
• Eccleston Homes (Manchester): Over 200 units funded across five developments in the North West.
• AMA Homes (Edinburgh): Support for innovative conversions and new builds, including Springwell House.

Discover More

Explore our new brochure to learn more about our history, values, and the difference we’re making in communities nationwide. Whether you’re an experienced developer or just starting out, Close Brothers Property Finance is here to help you succeed.

Download the brochure or contact our team today to find out how we can support your next project.