Manchester Development Finance Specialist

Development Loans for Manchester Projects

Manchester development finance enables property developers to fund construction, conversion, and refurbishment projects across the UK's largest regional development market. As Greater Manchester's dedicated development finance broker, we connect developers with the right property development loans for schemes ranging from £500K to £20M — whether you're building new apartments in Ancoats, converting warehouses in NOMA, or delivering mixed-use schemes in Salford Quays.

The Greater Manchester development landscape is defined by ambition. The GM Combined Authority's Places for Everyone spatial framework sets the strategic direction for housing delivery across all ten local authority areas, while development funding Manchester continues to flow into landmark regeneration zones. The Bee Network is transforming connectivity and boosting land values in previously underserved areas. HS2's planned Manchester station at Piccadilly promises to reshape the eastern part of the city centre entirely.

Manchester consistently ranks as the top UK city outside London for residential investment. Average deal sizes range from £500K for smaller conversion schemes to £20M+ for institutional-grade BTR developments. The city's strong rental yields, growing population, and sustained institutional demand make it one of the most attractive markets for development finance in the country. Our team has arranged over £300M in property development funding, and our deep understanding of the Manchester market — from local planning policies to lender appetite — gives our clients a decisive advantage.

Why Choose a Manchester Development Broker?

Manchester development finance demand continues to accelerate as the city cements its position as the UK's most dynamic regional property market. The Greater Manchester Combined Authority's ambition to deliver 170,000 new homes by 2037 creates an enormous development pipeline that requires sophisticated funding solutions from a specialist development finance broker in Manchester.

The city's Build to Rent sector leads the regions, with institutional investors from Legal & General to Moda Living committing hundreds of millions to Manchester residential schemes. Average residential land values across prime Manchester locations have increased consistently, driven by the combination of population growth, employment expansion, and infrastructure investment. The Northern Powerhouse initiative continues to channel investment northward, while connectivity improvements through the Bee Network are opening up new build development loans across previously peripheral locations.

The Manchester lender landscape is equally robust. Regional challenger banks, specialist development lenders, and Northern Powerhouse-focused funders maintain strong appetite for Greater Manchester schemes. Together Money, Assetz Capital, local building societies, and numerous specialist funds all have dedicated Manchester lending teams. This depth of competition means Manchester developers can access competitive residential development loans and commercial to residential conversion finance — provided they work with a broker who has genuine relationships across the lending panel.

Manchester's Specialist Development Finance Broker

Manchester Development Finance is led by Matt, a development finance specialist with over 20 years of experience in property lending and a background in HBOS corporate banking. Having arranged more than £300M in development finance across his career, Matt brings institutional-level expertise to every deal — whether it's a £500K conversion or a £20M BTR scheme. As a specialist development broker in Manchester, we offer unmatched local knowledge and lender access.

Our deep understanding of the Greater Manchester property market sets us apart from national brokers. We know the planning policies across all ten GM local authorities, the appetite of every active lender in the region, and the regeneration priorities that shape where development opportunities are strongest. Whether you need residential development loans, heavy refurbishment finance, new build development loans, or student accommodation development finance, we structure the optimal solution.

As part of the Construction Capital network of regional development finance specialists, we combine local expertise with national reach. Our sister sites in London, Birmingham, Leeds, Bristol, Sheffield, Cardiff, and Nottingham create a powerful network that benefits developers working across multiple regions. This network also gives us access to ground up development loans and funding sources that a standalone broker simply cannot match. First time developer finance in Manchester is a particular strength — we guide new developers through every step of the process.