£396K Development Exit– Hertfordshire
A developer in Hertfordshire, had successfully completed the full refurbishment of a residential property using their own cash. With no prior development finance on the asset, they were seeking to release equity from the completed property to fund their next acquisition.
Overview
A developer in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, had successfully completed the full refurbishment of a residential property using their own cash. With no prior development finance on the asset, they were seeking to release equity from the completed property to fund their next acquisition—without committing to an early sale or long-term refinance too soon.
They approached Acre Lane Capital looking for a short-term solution that could provide fast liquidity, low cost, and full control of their exit.
The Challenge
The borrower faced a familiar situation for many experienced developers:
◽️Equity was tied up in a newly refurbished property
◽️There was no immediate buyer lined up, and the sales market was still settling
◽️The next project was time-sensitive, requiring upfront capital
◽️Traditional refinance routes were too slow or too rigid
They needed a funding partner who could move quickly, provide a clean, no-fuss facility, and keep the door open for multiple exit strategies.
Our Solution
Acre Lane Capital provided a development exit bridge loan designed specifically to meet the borrower’s needs. The key terms included:
◽️£360,000 capital raise based on the uplifted value of the completed property
◽️A market leading 9% interest rate
◽️Three-business-day completion from the point of final search receipt
◽️No pressure to sell or refinance—full borrower-led exit flexibility
The facility enabled the borrower to access cash immediately, while leaving all exit options open.
The Outcome
✔ Equity released from the property at a strong valuation
✔ Borrower positioned to secure their next deal without delay
✔ Smooth, rapid completion allowed immediate reinvestment
✔ No long-term commitment—borrower maintains exit control
Why This Matters
This case demonstrates how development exit bridging can be used not only to provide breathing room post-construction, but also as a strategic capital deployment tool. In a market where speed and agility are everything, Acre Lane’s low-cost, quick-turnaround exit products offer serious value to experienced developers looking to maintain momentum.