Refurbishment Calculator

Calculate your maximum bridging loan for refurbishment projects. See how much you can borrow based on purchase price, works cost, and end value.

Project Details

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As-is value before refurbishment

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Projected value after refurbishment

What is GDV lending?

GDV (Gross Development Value) lending allows you to borrow based on the end value after refurbishment, rather than current value. This can significantly increase your borrowing capacity.

Total Project Cost
£350,000
Potential Profit
£100,000
ROI (pre-costs)
28.6%

Lending Options

Basis LTV Max Loan Your Deposit

Lenders Offering Works Funding

How Works Funding Works

1

Initial Drawdown

Receive funds for purchase. Works funding held in escrow.

2

Staged Releases

Request drawdowns as works progress. QS inspection may be required.

3

Completion

Final drawdown on works completion. Exit via sale or refinance.

Key Terms

QS (Quantity Surveyor): Independent professional who inspects works progress before funds are released.
Schedule of Works: Detailed breakdown of planned works with costs, required by most lenders.
Day 1 LTV: Loan to value based on purchase price or current value at the start.
LTGDV: Loan to Gross Development Value - total lending vs end value.