The Smart Guide to Bridging Loans
We explain how bridging loans work, when to use them and how to apply. Read our market insights, need-to-know tips and pros & cons of different lenders.
Guides
How Much Does A Bridging Loan Cost?
Thinking about a bridging loan for your next project? Whether you’re a seasoned property investor or just dipping your toes in the market, understanding the cost is key.
The Easy Guide to Development Finance
Insights into development finance, the landscape/challenges, essential info, stretching equity, the application process, pitfalls and how Brickflow can help.
Building the Perfect Project Presentation
In this guide, we explain the main points brokers and property developers need to cover to help ensure that when a lender has 25 new enquiries in their inbox, yours is the first they go to.
Build to rent - a simple guide
Build to rent or B2R is now a decade old and continues growing in popularity with investors, property developers and tenants. It delivers regular cash-flow from long-term lets, and tenants welcome the rent stability, central locations and services these developments offer.
Brickflow guide to choosing a property development team
What makes a good property developer? The key to success in property development is having the right team around you and it is here the saying ‘you’re only as strong as your weakest link’ rings true.
What is a Peak Debt Facility?
Jargon-free advice on peak debt facility, also known as a revolving loan. Find out what it is, how it works, how it differs from a development loan and more.
How do I fund a permitted development project?
We explain how to fund a permitted development project, the options available and latest legislation. We also share our experience & lender insights.
The Benefits of Phasing
Here we explain the benefits of a phased scheme on a developers pocket, but also how it can allow developers that are short on development experience to scale up much quicker.
The Development Finance Application Process Explained
Our simple 3-step guide takes you through the whole development finance application process; covering documents you need, lender protocols and timelines.
Navigating Permitted Development Rights (PDR)
Jargon-free PDR advice covering: allowances, Article 4 directions & lender feedback. Check a project meets PDR rules and review our FAQs.
Brickflow Guide to Air Rights
Air rights unlock valuable development space. We explain what they are and their restrictions, plus share lender feedback and answer FAQs.
Stretching your equity further
Find out 7 popular ways to stretch your equity, source the funds you need and maximise your cash return.
Understanding Personal Guarantees
A personal guarantee is your legal promise to repay a business loan where you are a beneficial owner. Find out how it works and read our need-to-know tips.