Services — London

Development & Short Term Finance
in London

London's development pipeline and property transactions demand rapid acquisition and bridge financing. Development finance strategies connect time-critical opportunities to long-term capital structures.

Our FCA-regulated team connects London developers with 350+ specialist lenders across the UK and Europe. We deliver mortgage decisions within 48 hours, with expertise in complex development and bridge structures.

FCA Approved
Terms in 48 Hours
~350 Lenders
41+ Years Experience
London
London
Finance Built for London

London's competitive development market requires bridge financing that moves fast without sacrificing certainty. From Canary Wharf redevelopment to Mayfair restructuring, we structure solutions enabling rapid acquisition and completion. Our advisors understand time-sensitive deal mechanics.

41+
Years Experience
~350
Lending Establishments
48hr
Indicative Terms
Our Philosophy

What We Can Support

Development projects move on tight timelines demanding immediate financing decisions. We provide expert guidance enabling you to move decisively on London opportunities without compromise.

  • Acquisition bridge financing 48-hour decisions
  • Development bridge covering construction gaps
  • Property restructuring and repositioning
  • Opportunity finance for time-critical deals
  • Mezzanine solutions maximising leverage
  • Completion facility coordination
  • Lender certainty on complex structures

Ichiban Capital is FCA-regulated and acts as an independent financial advisor. All London development consultations remain strictly confidential.

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Independent Advisory
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Our London development specialists understand project timelines and lender requirements in complex structures. We coordinate bridges, development facilities and completion financing seamlessly.

Transparent Structures
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Complete transparency guides development advisory. We itemise all costs, explain bridge terms clearly, and manage exit strategy planning throughout development.

Professionals Only — No Sales Pressure
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Development timelines are demanding. We provide rapid decisions without pressure, ensuring certainty through every project phase.

Our Services

Types of Development & Short Term Finance
We Offer in London

01
Development Projects

Short-term funding for development projects requiring rapid capital access

02
Interim Financing

Interim funding solutions between development stages

03
Strategic Financing

Long-term development finance partnerships for growth businesses

And much more — speak to our team.

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How It Works

Getting Started
is Straightforward

Make an Enquiry
Step 1
Submit Enquiry

Submit development project details and exit strategy

Step 2
Initial Discussion

Receive term indication and preliminary structure within 24 hours

Step 3
We Source Funding

Confirm terms and prepare full application

Step 4
Completion

Drawdown within 48-72 hours with full certainty

Common Questions

Your Questions Answered

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Everything you need to know about Development & Short Term Finance in London.

What is development and short-term finance?+

This combines development funding with flexible short-term solutions for interim financing needs.

How quickly can funding be arranged?+

Indicative terms within 48 hours, with full funding typically arranged within 10-15 working days.

What are typical exit routes?+

Exit routes include refinancing, sale of assets, or completion of development projects.

Is funding flexible?+

Yes, we structure financing flexibly to match your project timeline and requirements.

Can I finance land and build costs together?+

Yes — we arrange combined facilities covering site acquisition and construction costs.

What is the maximum loan-to-cost ratio?+

Typically up to 85-90% of total project costs, with the balance funded by the developer.

Do you finance permitted development conversions?+

Yes — office-to-residential and other PD conversions are popular with our lending panel.

How are stage payments managed?+

A monitoring surveyor inspects progress and certifies draw-down requests at each construction stage.

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Why Clients Choose Ichiban Capital

Independent Advisory
We are not tied to a single lender, allowing us to access competitive funding sources.

Broad Lending Relationships
Access to banks, specialist lenders and private capital providers.

Discretion and Professionalism
All discussions are handled confidentially.

Experience Across Complex Transactions
We regularly structure finance for cases outside standard lending parameters.

Testimonials

Client Experiences That Speak for Themselves

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“Ichiban Capital has been instrumental in our growth. Their team took the time to truly understand our needs and helped us eliminate inefficiencies.”

Carlos Martines
MEX – CEO

“Partnering with Ichiban was a game-changer for us. They took the time to understand our challenges and helped us streamline our operations for success.”

Kate Smith
Swirl – CEO & President

“I hired Ichiban Capital for a small project & was very happy. He not only answered all my questions, but he didn’t treat me like a “small project”.
I was very satisfied & would recommend.”

Rebecca Roy
H&N – CEO & President