Development Finance Asset Classes


We pride ourselves on the breadth of asset classes that we fund.

Our team has decades of experience in funding a range of asset classes all over England, Scotland and Wales.

Select an asset class below or visit Development Finance Products for a guide on the types of development finance that we provide.




Residential & PRS


Beaufort provides funding for all types of residential developments, from housing schemes to large apartment blocks , both for sale and for rental.

Each transaction is considered on its own merit, with consideration given to the experience of the developer as well as the location, pricing and local market considerations.

Our funding criteria for residential development projects are:

  • Senior facilities from £10m to £100m
  • Mezzanine facilities from £3m to £15m
  • Up to 85% loan to cost and 70% loan to GDV (including finance costs)
  • Project GDVs from £15m
  • Cost to complete or peak debt facility structure (depending on the project)
  • All locations in England, Scotland and Wales considered

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Residential Case Study



> Location: Soho, London

> Units: 12 residential apartments and office space

> Facility: Senior facility





Purpose-Built Student Accommodation


We have decades of experience of funding PBSA development and are uniquely positioned in the market to offer both stretched senior and mezzanine facilities for both new PBSA developments and refurbishments.

We also maintain key relationships with the leading operators of student accommodation in the sector and can assist borrowers with assembling the best team for the project.

Our funding criteria for PBSA development projects are:

  • Senior facilities from £10m to £100m
  • Mezzanine facilities from £3m to £15m
  • Up to 85% loan to cost and 70% loan to GDV (including finance costs)
  • Project GDVs from £15m
  • All locations in England, Scotland and Wales considered

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PBSA Case Study



> Location: Southampton

> Units: 139 studio rooms and communal facilities

> Facility: Senior facility and equity investment





Retirement Living & Healthcare


What was once a niche sector is now one of the fastest growing real estate sectors in the UK.

Beaufort has significant experience of funding developments right across the acuity spectrum; from retirement living to care, specialist health facilities and supported living.

We have a network of relationships in the sector to enable borrowers to be matched with care providers as well as institutional purchasers, ensuring the best outcome for the project.

Our funding criteria for retirement and healthcare development projects are:

  • Senior facilities from £10m to £100m
  • Mezzanine facilities from £3m to £15m
  • Up to 85% loan to cost and 70% loan to GDV (including finance costs)
  • Project GDVs from £15m
  • Particular attention will be given to the proposed rental levels / sale prices, event fees (if applicable) as well as local market supply and demand
  • All locations in England, Scotland and Wales considered

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Retirement & Care Case Study



> Location: Greater London & Surrey

> Units: Two projects of 53 and 52 retirement living units

> Facility: Senior and Mezzanine facilities





Office & Mixed-Use


Beaufort’s founders have been developing office and mixed-use projects for more than 40 years and have a deep understanding of the sector.

From ground-up developments to refurbishment projects, our funding can help maximise the returns on your office or mixed-use project.

Our funding criteria for office and mixed-use development projects are:

  • Senior facilities from £10m to £100m
  • Mezzanine facilities from £3m to £15m
  • Up to 85% loan to cost and 70% loan to GDV (including finance costs)
  • Project GDVs from £15m
  • Depending on the location, a proportion of the development will need to be pre-let or pre-sold
  • Major towns and cities in England, Scotland and Wales considered

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Mixed-Use Case Study



> Location: Soho, London

> Units: Hotel, commercial & residential development

> Facility: Mezzanine investment





Light Industrial & Logistics


Beaufort has a strong appetite for both new-build and refurbishment projects of light industrial and logistics assets.

Our funding criteria for light industrial and logistics development projects are:

  • Senior facilities from £10m to £100m
  • Mezzanine facilities from £3m to £15m
  • Up to 85% loan to cost and 70% loan to GDV (including finance costs)
  • Project GDVs from £15m
  • Depending on the location, a proportion of the development will need to be pre-let or pre-sold
  • Particular attention will be given to the location of the asset in terms of major arterial roads and freight terminals
  • All locations in England, Scotland and Wales considered

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Light Industrial Case Study



> Location: Grantham, Lincolnshire

> Units: Light industrial estate

> Facility: Senior facility and equity investment




Hospitality & Leisure


We have considerable experience of funding both hotel and leisure / hospitality assets.

Despite the pandemic, the hospitality market is anticipated to grow over the coming years, and Beaufort is ready to support experienced developers in this sector.

Our funding criteria for hotel and leisure development projects are:

  • Senior facilities from £10m to £100m
  • Mezzanine facilities from £3m to £15m
  • Up to 85% loan to cost and 70% loan to GDV (including finance costs)
  • Project GDVs from £15m
  • Depending on the location, a proportion of the development will need to be pre-let or pre-sold
  • All locations in England, Scotland and Wales considered

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Hospitality Case Study



> Location: Edinburgh, Scotland

> Units: 64 aparthotel suites

> Facility: Senior facility