Funding for Development of 6 Retail Units in Glasgow

Funding for Development of 6 Retail Units in Glasgow
Funded: £540,000
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Property Type: Commercial
Funds For: Development
Timeframe: 4 Stages

Our clients came to us looking to fund a commercial development project for 6 retail units in Glasgow, and required £540,000 for the build costs. The land was initially valued at £320,000 with a GDV of £1.3 million. Whislt our clients were  inexperienced developers, they had subcontracted the work to experienced contractors.

Lowry Capital structured the funding in line with our clients schedule of works and and provided 4 separate advances to totalling £540,000. The 6 retail units had pre-agreed leases to companies which included a Spar, Subway and a Pharmacy.

The client is now in the process of arranging a long term commercial mortgage on the property, and will retain it within their portfolio due to the high yields it will provide.

In addition to the high rental yields, the property has increased in value by £400,000.

Whilst it’s true that the client had no previous development experience, experienced contractors had been instructed. The figures clearly showed this was a viable and profitable project. We provided funding in stages as the project progressed and its value increased. By drawing down funding in line with their schedule of works, the clients were able to keep there finance costs to a minimum and maximise their profits (£400,000).The property is now almost complete with tenants in place.

The client will generate a significant profit/valuation uplift and a very strong rental income from the blue chip tenants.

Development progress below...

Funding Stage 1

Funding Stage 2

Funding Stage 3

Funding Stage 4


Our Development Funding:

  • Lowry Capital is a lender of development funding. We provide loans of up to £4million within a few days.
  •  As a principal lender, we lend our own money and make our own common-sense lending decisions.
  •  We provide an award-winning service and you will always deal directly with a decision maker.
  •  No upfront arrangement fees, no solicitors cost undertaking, we share a genuine desire to get a deal done.
  •  Hands off lending approach: You choose and manage the professionals and contractors for your development.
  •  Previous development experience not essential.
  •  Our streamlined and highly efficient lending process guarantees ease of funds and speedy delivery.
  •  We provide developers with flexible, bespoke funding, tailored to fit your schedule of works.
  •  Funds can be drawn down in multiple tranches and you will only pay for the money actually drawn, keeping finance costs to a minimum.
  •  Our funding helps with your cash-flow and allows you to keep significant funds from the sale of units.
  •  Development funds can typically be drawn-down within 10 days.
  •  No proof of income required.
You can learn more about our Development Funding Here.