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Who We Are
Brite Developments is a dynamic property investment and management company, specialising in real estate funding and sourcing appropriate property investment opportunities. We have a great deal of experience in funding at all stages of development, having curated multiple global projects from the ground up. Whether you’re a real estate investor, a real estate developer, a potential buyer or you work for an investment company, we can help you.
Our seasoned team have worked in the field for over 30 years, working with thousands of people to achieve their goals in the real estate market. In this time, we've managed to accrue a wealth of knowledge about investment strategy and the housing market. We've also built up some excellent relationships within the industry, and have worked through several different economic cycles, so it's fair to say that we know what we're doing.
Brite Developments are a member of the Brite Advisory Group one of the largest and most progressive Expat Pension Investment Managers in the world with offices located across the globe, including the UK, Australia, Gibraltar, Switzerland, UAE, Hong Kong and South Africa. You can be sure you’ll be in good hands when you invest with Brite Developments!
Who We Are
Brite Developments is a dynamic property investment and management company, specialising in real estate funding and sourcing appropriate property investment opportunities. We have a great deal of experience in funding at all stages of development, having curated multiple global projects from the ground up. Whether you’re a real estate investor, a real estate developer, a potential buyer or you work for an investment company, we can help you.
Our seasoned team have worked in the field for over 30 years, working with thousands of people to achieve their goals in the real estate market. In this time, we've managed to accrue a wealth of knowledge about investment strategy and the housing market. We've also built up some excellent relationships within the industry, and have worked through several different economic cycles, so it's fair to say that we know what we're doing.
Brite Developments are a member of the Brite Advisory Group one of the largest and most progressive Expat Pension Investment Managers in the world with offices located across the globe, including the UK, Australia, Gibraltar, Switzerland, UAE, Hong Kong and South Africa. You can be sure you’ll be in good hands when you invest with Brite Developments!
What We Do
Focussing on the core UK residential and associated property asset classes we provide a full circle proposition for property developers and investors alike with a committed collaborative approach for both stakeholders.
Working with Developers we can provide the full range of forms of development finance from the ground up.
We will consider funding for numerous property types up to £100m GDV across the UK including:
New build - Houses and Apartments
Permitted Developments
Refurb / Renovation
HMO
In addition to finance, we also have the capability to provide developers with an exit whether that is open market sales through our global offices or full site forward purchase / forward fund through our institutional investment partners. Working with developers through the full project life cycle from funding to disposal.
Working with investors, our deep and broad expertise, knowledge of the UK residential property market and network of best-in-class, reputable partners across the UK means that we are well placed to develop and execute investment strategies that provide the best opportunity to meet their investment goals.
The UK property market is not wholly homogenous providing diversity through location, local and foreign investment initiatives, property asset classes and the ability to invest in real assets or numerous forms of development finance. This diversity allows investors to tailor a broad property investment portfolio aligned to their available investment budget, risk appetite and desired returns.
Keeping our full circle value proposition promise for investors we will collaboratively work with them to understand their investment needs and together develop a coherent and achievable strategy. We support our investors every step of the way with regular reviews, advice, market insights and access to our network of experts in legal, tax, investment structure, finance, property management, interior design and many more associated support services to make your investment journey as hassle-free as possible.
What We Do
Focussing on the core UK residential and associated property asset classes we provide a full circle proposition for property developers and investors alike with a committed collaborative approach for both stakeholders.
Working with Developers we can provide the full range of forms of development finance from the ground up.
We will consider funding for numerous property types up to £100m GDV across the UK including:
New build - Houses and Apartments
Permitted Developments
Refurb / Renovation
HMO
In addition to finance, we also have the capability to provide developers with an exit whether that is open market sales through our global offices or full site forward purchase / forward fund through our institutional investment partners. Working with developers through the full project life cycle from funding to disposal.
Working with investors, our deep and broad expertise, knowledge of the UK residential property market and network of best-in-class, reputable partners across the UK means that we are well placed to develop and execute investment strategies that provide the best opportunity to meet their investment goals.
The UK property market is not wholly homogenous providing diversity through location, local and foreign investment initiatives, property asset classes and the ability to invest in real assets or numerous forms of development finance. This diversity allows investors to tailor a broad property investment portfolio aligned to their available investment budget, risk appetite and desired returns.
Keeping our full circle value proposition promise for investors we will collaboratively work with them to understand their investment needs and together develop a coherent and achievable strategy. We support our investors every step of the way with regular reviews, advice, market insights and access to our network of experts in legal, tax, investment structure, finance, property management, interior design and many more associated support services to make your investment journey as hassle-free as possible.
Why Should You Invest in Property?
Investing in property is one of the best ways to grow your wealth in the current economy. With the current uncertainty in the global stock markets, UK property is viewed by many experienced investors as a safe haven.
With the equity markets coming off, historically investors have sought to hedge into commodities and Real Estate. This is especially true of property markets like the UK - stable, mature and with a legal system designed to protect the property rights of individuals. The housing market in the UK has proven to be strong and resilient, with many rewards left to reap.
Since the 1970s, property prices have risen exponentially, with houses in the UK estimated to be around 65 times higher in 2022 than in 1970. What’s more, house prices in the UK have generally risen far above Europe’s standard. This shows just how lucrative the property market can be, despite a global recession hitting the UK in 2008.
Investing in the Property Market
Investing in property has long been recognised as a more stable and secure investment asset class than others. This has been evidenced in more recent times by typically risk-averse institutional investors such as large Pension companies and Sovereign Funds seeking limited risk, stable income within a low-interest rate environment and investing billions into the UK build-to-rent market.
In recent years, demand for rental properties has increased hugely, due to successive Governments reducing state-provided property stock and a change in UK property ownership culture within younger generations. Young professionals are either not able to get on the property ladder or are just preferring to rent in areas that meet their lifestyle needs and to be more flexible in their overall work / life considerations – Globally, More and more people are moving to urban areas where renting is more common – With an ever-growing tenant pool coupled with an undersupply of properties exacerbated further by the pandemic having a long-term rental property can provide a steady income for years to come and grow your wealth in line with increasing property prices.
Of course, before jumping straight into a new investment, it’s best to create a strategy so you can better take advantage of the current real estate market. Once you’ve decided that you’d like to take advantage of the unique opportunities the UK property market presents, our team at Brite Developments will be happy to help you with the latest industry insights. We will support you through the formation of a well-balanced, geared and appropriate strategy to meet your investment needs.
Why Should You Invest in Property?
Investing in property is one of the best ways to grow your wealth in the current economy. With the current uncertainty in the global stock markets, UK property is viewed by many experienced investors as a safe haven.
With the equity markets coming off, historically investors have sought to hedge into commodities and Real Estate. This is especially true of property markets like the UK - stable, mature and with a legal system designed to protect the property rights of individuals. The housing market in the UK has proven to be strong and resilient, with many rewards left to reap.
Since the 1970s, property prices have risen exponentially, with houses in the UK estimated to be around 65 times higher in 2022 than in 1970. What’s more, house prices in the UK have generally risen far above Europe’s standard. This shows just how lucrative the property market can be, despite a global recession hitting the UK in 2008.
Investing in the Property Market
Investing in property has long been recognised as a more stable and secure investment asset class than others. This has been evidenced in more recent times by typically risk-averse institutional investors such as large Pension companies and Sovereign Funds seeking limited risk, stable income within a low-interest rate environment and investing billions into the UK build-to-rent market.
In recent years, demand for rental properties has increased hugely, due to successive Governments reducing state-provided property stock and a change in UK property ownership culture within younger generations. Young professionals are either not able to get on the property ladder or are just preferring to rent in areas that meet their lifestyle needs and to be more flexible in their overall work / life considerations – Globally, More and more people are moving to urban areas where renting is more common – With an ever-growing tenant pool coupled with an undersupply of properties exacerbated further by the pandemic having a long-term rental property can provide a steady income for years to come and grow your wealth in line with increasing property prices.
Of course, before jumping straight into a new investment, it’s best to create a strategy so you can better take advantage of the current real estate market. Once you’ve decided that you’d like to take advantage of the unique opportunities the UK property market presents, our team at Brite Developments will be happy to help you with the latest industry insights. We will support you through the formation of a well-balanced, geared and appropriate strategy to meet your investment needs.
How We Can Help You
At Brite Developments, we’re here to help you throughout your journey with us, whether you’re a developer, a buyer looking to build a portfolio of properties or wishing to make an investment into or seeking real estate funding investment.
There are numerous strategies that are available to meet an investor’s desired outturns, whether that is to provide a stable income in retirement, actively growing your wealth with your pension pot in mind or a hybrid of both, such are the diverse forms of investment into the UK property market. Some of these are but by no means exhaustive:
- Investment into real property within markets that have strong price growth potential
- Investment into real property within markets that have strong rental yields and a short supply of suitable properties to provide a stable income for investors. This is particularly attractive to older investors seeking to replace their salary in retirement
- Investment into real property within those rare markets that provide a good balance of both price growth potential and higher yield income
- Short-term, higher interest rate development funding loans secured on property or another appropriate asset
- Longer term development funding loans with first charge security over appropriate assets
We're always happy to help, so if you find that you have any more questions, don't hesitate to contact us
What Is Development Finance?
Development finance is the lending of capital to a property developer to fund the construction of a project at different points of the development process. These costs can include, land acquisition, planning consent application, demolition, professional fees, construction, sales and marketing.
Development finance is generally a short-term financial option, tending to last up to 24 months in total - although this may differ depending on the provider you go for and the type/cost of the project in question. There are several different aspects of development finance that you'll want to consider - Brite Developments can cover the entire financial process if you choose to make an application with us, with our professional advisers guiding you through the process.
The key aspects and options for development finance are:
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The Planning Process
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Senior Debt
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Mezzanine Finance
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Bridging Finance
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Equity
- Planning permission and building permits will need to be granted in most cases and you'll also need to pay the planning permission costs, which is something we can help with. Developing a property is usually a collaborative effort, so you'll need to work out the entire process before starting the development to reduce the risk of hitting any unforeseen problems further down the line.
- This is the most conventional type of property development loan. It makes up the largest portion of the financing for a building development project, typically consisting of an amount of up to 60%+ of the GDV (gross development value). Senior debt is for long-term investments and is considered to be ‘senior’ because the lender will be first in line to be repaid.
- This is another form of financing used by developers, acting as a top-up for already existing funds that don't quite cover the amount needed for the project.
- Bridging finance/a bridging loan is a short-term option for developers, used temporarily to provide funding until a more permanent solution comes along, or the property has been sold.
- This option is commonly used in large commercial real estate projects. It’s similar to how preferred stock works in the stock market. Preferred equity gives additional capital to the investors in a development, giving investors the chance to own part of the development project.
- This option is commonly used in large commercial real estate projects. It’s similar to how preferred stock works in the stock market. Preferred equity gives additional capital to the investors in a development, giving investors the chance to own part of the development project.
Development finance is the lending of capital to a property developer to fund the construction of a project at different points of the development process. These costs can include, land acquisition, planning consent application, demolition, professional fees, construction, sales and marketing.
Development finance is generally a short-term financial option, tending to last up to 24 months in total - although this may differ depending on the provider you go for and the type/cost of the project in question. There are several different aspects of development finance that you'll want to consider - Brite Developments can cover the entire financial process if you choose to make an application with us, with our professional advisers guiding you through the process.
The key aspects and options for development finance are:
-
The Planning Process
-
Senior Debt
-
Mezzanine Finance
-
Bridging Finance
-
Equity
- Planning permission and building permits will need to be granted in most cases and you'll also need to pay the planning permission costs, which is something we can help with. Developing a property is usually a collaborative effort, so you'll need to work out the entire process before starting the development to reduce the risk of hitting any unforeseen problems further down the line.
- This is the most conventional type of property development loan. It makes up the largest portion of the financing for a building development project, typically consisting of an amount of up to 60%+ of the GDV (gross development value). Senior debt is for long-term investments and is considered to be ‘senior’ because the lender will be first in line to be repaid.
- This is another form of financing used by developers, acting as a top-up for already existing funds that don't quite cover the amount needed for the project.
- Bridging finance/a bridging loan is a short-term option for developers, used temporarily to provide funding until a more permanent solution comes along, or the property has been sold.
- This option is commonly used in large commercial real estate projects. It’s similar to how preferred stock works in the stock market. Preferred equity gives additional capital to the investors in a development, giving investors the chance to own part of the development project.
- This option is commonly used in large commercial real estate projects. It’s similar to how preferred stock works in the stock market. Preferred equity gives additional capital to the investors in a development, giving investors the chance to own part of the development project.
Development Exit Solutions
There are a few development exit finance options available to you if you’re developing a property or want to buy a property. Your options are:
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Forward Funding
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Forward Purchase
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Open Market Sale
This is a process in which the sales and purchase agreements are agreed upon alongside the developmental commitments of the seller by all parties at an early stage. The price is often agreed upon before building has started, with regular payments being made to guarantee a regular income and funding for the project - a larger, final payment is often paid after completion.
This option is similar to forward funding in some ways, with the sale price being agreed upon before the property is developed/built. However, the payment will generally be paid in full after completion, instead of beforehand.
- An open market sale is the process by which a property is traditionally sold, with an estate agent usually selling the property. The open market isn’t just designed for properties in the process of being developed/built, as it’s also used in normal house sale situations. It refers to the traditional way of selling houses, with money usually being borrowed from a mortgage lender or a bank, with the property being paid for via monthly mortgage payments.
There are a few development exit finance options available to you if you’re developing a property or want to buy a property. Your options are:
-
Forward Funding
-
Forward Purchase
-
Open Market Sale
This is a process in which the sales and purchase agreements are agreed upon alongside the developmental commitments of the seller by all parties at an early stage. The price is often agreed upon before building has started, with regular payments being made to guarantee a regular income and funding for the project - a larger, final payment is often paid after completion.
This option is similar to forward funding in some ways, with the sale price being agreed upon before the property is developed/built. However, the payment will generally be paid in full after completion, instead of beforehand.
- An open market sale is the process by which a property is traditionally sold, with an estate agent usually selling the property. The open market isn’t just designed for properties in the process of being developed/built, as it’s also used in normal house sale situations. It refers to the traditional way of selling houses, with money usually being borrowed from a mortgage lender or a bank, with the property being paid for via monthly mortgage payments.
Other Options for Property Investment
As well as development finance and development exit strategies, we also have a range of other options that might be suitable for you and your investment plans.
As part of the broader Brite Group, we have a great deal of expertise in the financial world, as well as wider resources that can be adapted to your own personal needs. With our market knowledge, we are well placed to conduct strategic reviews of existing portfolios, alongside providing advice on potential investments for those building a new portfolio.
Due to the scope and success of our previous development projects, we've managed to accrue an extensive network within both the real estate and private equity industries. With our knowledge of the market and prevailing economic metrics, we conduct rigorous due diligence on all investments and only greenlight new projects when we are completely satisfied with their potential.
We manage the structuring of investments, both form and holding, to be compliant with and mitigate tax liabilities for maximum efficiency. We also offer asset management services, which can be employed to help you actively monitor and manage your investments. We can also manage associated asset operations, making for one comprehensive package.
Why Choose Brite Developments for Your Property Investment Needs?
Put simply, we know what we’re doing and we do it well, having over 30 years experience in the field of financial advice and property investment. Our broad range of expertise, industry connections, and global coverage make us perfectly placed to help you with your property development goals.
We've got offices across the world and are part of the wider Brite Group, including our sister company Brite Advisors, who have helped thousands of people with their pension and investment queries over the years. We're a forward-thinking company with a dynamic vision who want to create a better overall experience for our clients, making Brite Developments a cut above the rest.
If you're a potential investor, buyer or developer, or are just simply interested in the services we have to offer, fill in our contact form today and we'll arrange a callback to discuss how we can best help you!