Reading, Berkshire
Bridging Finance
in Reading
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Reading, Berkshire
Bridging Finance
in Reading.
Live market data
Reading
market snapshot.
HM Land Registry sold-price data for Reading over the last twelve months, alongside the live local planning pipeline. Updated weekly.
- Median price
- £340,000
- Sales (12m)
- 2,398
- YoY change
- -2.2%
- Approved (recent)
- 177
- Pipeline units
- 757
- Pipeline GDV
- £244.3M
Planning pipeline
Planning activity
in Reading.
177 approved (last 12 months)
·96 pending
·757 units in pipeline·£244.3M estimated GDV·75% approval rate (last 12 months)Recently Approved
| Ref | Proposal | Units | Est. GDV | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL/26/0849 | Retrospective application for the installation of an ATM (amended). 153 CAVERSHAM ROAD, READING, RG1 8AR | - | - | Pending | 23/09/2026 |
| PL/26/0980 | Installation of wiring for broadband internet. SOUTHCOTE LODGE, BURGHFIELD ROAD, READING | - | - | Pending | 21/09/2026 |
| PL/26/0212 | Part-retrospective proposal for mixed use to introduce pizza takeaway to existin… 266-274 , Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1AD | - | - | Pending | 18/09/2026 |
| PL/26/0899 | To replace existing single glazed timber windows with double glazed timber windo… 1 YEW LANE, READING, RG1 6DA | - | - | Pending | 17/09/2026 |
| PL/26/0901 | Alterations to elevations to include an extension with flat roof, redecoration o… UNIT 8, READING GATE RETAIL PARK, READING, RG2 0QG | - | - | Pending | 15/09/2026 |
Current Applications
| Ref | Proposal | Units | Est. GDV | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL/26/1082 | The erection of a single-storey outbuilding (Retrospective). 5 WESTCOTE ROAD, READING | - | - | Pending | 24/09/2026 |
| PL/26/1074 | Erection of 2 bedroom bungalow and associated external works including the provi… 8 WATER ROAD, READING, RG30 2NN | 2 | £680,000 | Pending | 21/09/2026 |
| PL/26/1131 | Conversion of the existing House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Class C4) to prov… 38 WANTAGE ROAD, READING, RG30 2SF | 2 | £459,500 | Pending | 19/09/2026 |
| PL/26/1052 | Infilling of the existing undercroft/void beneath the eastern projecting wing of… ABBEY GARDENS, 4-6 ABBEY STREET, READING, RG1 3BA | - | - | Pending | 18/09/2026 |
| PL/26/1246 | Dropped kerb and associated works to facilitate fire brigade access. SOUTH BLOCK, ROYAL BERKSHIRE HOSPITAL, LONDON ROAD, READING | - | - | Pending | 17/09/2026 |
Deal intelligence
Key schemes
in Reading.
Indicative appraisals of the largest residential schemes in the Reading planning pipeline (all currently awaiting decision). These 3 schemes represent an estimated £198.5M in combined GDV across 558 units, with indicative capital stacks for each.
Major Residential Development Awaiting decision
Land North of Mole Road and Church Lane, Newlands Farm
£153.5M
Estimated GDV
Units
430
GDV / Unit
£357k
Build Cost (Range)
£65.8M–£83.3M
Residual Land Value
£12.6M
GDV estimated from the HM Land Registry blended median of £340,000 plus a 5% new-build premium (assumed). At benchmark build costs, the implied residual land value is £12,560,000 (£29k/unit) after a 17.5% developer profit target. Calculate GDV
| Gross Development Value | £153.5M |
| Construction (29,240 sqm @ £2,550/sqm mid) | −£74.6M |
| Externals, fees & contingency | −£21.9M |
| Finance (65% LTGDV, 24m) & sales costs | −£17.6M |
| Developer profit target (17.5% on GDV) | −£26.9M |
| Implied residual land value | £12.6M |
Broker insight: A scheme of this scale would typically attract competitive senior development finance at 60-65% LTGDV with mezzanine stretching to 85% LTGDV. Phased drawdowns reduce interest costs. Consider development exit finance to manage sales at your pace.
Major Residential Development Awaiting decision
Select Car Leasing Stadium, Shooters Way
£30.0M
Estimated GDV
Units
84
GDV / Unit
£357k
Build Cost (Range)
£12.9M–£16.3M
Residual Land Value
£2.5M
GDV estimated from the HM Land Registry blended median of £340,000 plus a 5% new-build premium (assumed). At benchmark build costs, the implied residual land value is £2,453,000 (£29k/unit) after a 17.5% developer profit target. Calculate GDV
| Gross Development Value | £30.0M |
| Construction (5,712 sqm @ £2,550/sqm mid) | −£14.6M |
| Externals, fees & contingency | −£4.3M |
| Finance (65% LTGDV, 24m) & sales costs | −£3.4M |
| Developer profit target (17.5% on GDV) | −£5.2M |
| Implied residual land value | £2.5M |
Broker insight: A scheme of this scale would typically attract competitive senior development finance at 60-65% LTGDV with mezzanine stretching to 85% LTGDV. Phased drawdowns reduce interest costs. Consider development exit finance to manage sales at your pace.
Office to Residential Conversion Awaiting decision
Beta Building, 121 Kings Road
£15.0M
Estimated GDV
Units
44
GDV / Unit
£340k
Build Cost (Range)
£4.2M–£5.3M
Residual Land Value
£4.9M
GDV estimated from the HM Land Registry blended median of £340,000. At benchmark build costs, the implied residual land value is £4,856,000 (£110k/unit) after a 17.5% developer profit target. Calculate GDV
| Gross Development Value | £15.0M |
| Construction (2,992 sqm @ £1,580/sqm mid) | −£4.7M |
| Externals, fees & contingency | −£1.3M |
| Finance (65% LTGDV, 18m) & sales costs | −£1.5M |
| Developer profit target (17.5% on GDV) | −£2.6M |
| Implied residual land value | £4.9M |
Broker insight: Conversion schemes under Permitted Development rights can complete faster with refurbishment finance at up to 70% LTV. Bridging loans can secure the acquisition in 7-14 days while the full facility is arranged.
Appraisal assumptions
- GDV: HM Land Registry blended median of £340,000 plus a 5% new-build premium (assumed).
- Build cost: £2,250-£2,850/sqm (new build, indicative range informed by BCIS regional tender-price data, 2025/26) × 68 sqm/unit (NDSS-derived).
- On-costs: externals 12.5%, professional fees 10%, contingency 5%, sales & legals 3.5000000000000004% of GDV. Excludes CIL/Section 106, which vary by charging schedule and scheme.
- Finance: senior facility at 65% LTGDV, 8.5% pa on an average 57.49999999999999% drawdown over 24 months, plus 2.5% arrangement and exit fees.
- Residual land value assumes the industry-standard 17.5% developer profit-on-GDV target. Indicative appraisal, not a valuation or lending offer.
Land Registry data
Recent property sales
in Reading.
2,398 residential transactions in the last twelve months. Median sold price £340,000 (-2.2% YoY). 61 new-build transactions with a -17.6% premium over existing stock.
Detached
£600,000
Semi-Detached
£430,000
Terraced
£340,000
Flat
£229,750
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2026 | 9, FRANCIS STREETRG1 2QB | Terraced | £270,000 | Freehold |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 15, ELDON TERRACERG1 4DX | Terraced | £270,000 | Freehold |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 24, CASTLE CRESCENTRG1 6AG | Semi-Detached | £865,000 | Freehold |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 3, ALBION TERRACERG1 5BG | Flat | £295,000 | Leasehold |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 62, ELM PARK ROADRG30 2TN | Terraced | £285,000 | Freehold |
| 20 Jul 2026 | FLAT 4, 87, HENLEY ROADRG4 6DS | Flat | £325,000 | Leasehold |
| 17 Jul 2026 | FLAT 3, 35, RUSSELL STREETRG1 7XD | Flat | £165,000 | Leasehold |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 29, WOOLHAMPTON WAYRG2 0WZ | Semi-Detached | £555,000 | Freehold |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 28, ASHAMPSTEAD ROADRG30 3LA | Semi-Detached | £355,000 | Freehold |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 18, OAKWOOD COTTAGES, PEGASUS COURTRG31 5DB | Terraced | £304,250 | Freehold |
Source: HM Land Registry price paid data, 12 months to September 2026 · Reading Borough Council planning register, retrieved September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Indicative terms
Bridging Finance rates
for Reading deals.
Typical pricing for bridging finance in Reading. Actual terms depend on GDV, leverage, location and your experience — the numbers below are where most structured deals land.
Interest Rate
From 6.5% p.a.
Loan to Value
Up to 70% LTGDV
Typical Term
12-24 months
Arrangement Fee
1-2% of facility
Indicative only, subject to individual assessment. Actual terms issued against a completed Deal Room submission.
Representative deal
Example bridging finance
structure.
Illustrative 9-Unit Scheme, Reading
An indicative appraisal for a nine-unit residential scheme priced at Reading's own HM Land Registry medians with the locally measured new-build premium applied. Build costs use the regional £/sqm benchmark; every figure updates with the underlying market data.
GDV
£4,064,000
Loan Amount
£2,642,000
LTV
65% LTGDV
Loan Type
Bridging Finance
Representative only. Actual terms vary based on scheme specifics and are issued after underwriting.
Common questions
Bridging Finance in Reading
— answered.
How active is the development pipeline in Reading?
The Reading Borough Council planning register currently shows 96 residential applications awaiting decision in Reading, together proposing 597 units — the largest single scheme proposes 430 units. An active pipeline signals both developer confidence in local demand and lender familiarity with the market, which typically translates into more competitive finance terms.
Market intelligence
Local market
reports.
5 min read
Reading Property Market: House Prices, Sold Data & Development Finance, Q3 2026 Edition
Median price £340,000, 2,398 sales, -2.2% YoY. Berkshire county.
6 min read
Berkshire Property Market: Prices, Trends & Development Finance, Q3 2026 Edition
8 towns analysed. Median price £402,500, 11,043 transactions, -0.7% YoY.
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Berkshire.
Adjacent products
Other services
in Reading.
Development Finance
From 6.5% p.a. · Up to 65-70% LTGDV
Mezzanine Finance
From 12% p.a. · Up to 85-90% LTGDV
Bridging Loans
From 0.55% p.m. · Up to 75% LTV
Equity & Joint Ventures
Profit share from 40% · Up to 100% of costs
Refurbishment Finance
From 0.65% p.m. · Up to 75% LTV
Commercial Mortgages
From 5.5% p.a. · Up to 75% LTV
Development Exit Finance
From 0.55% p.m. · Up to 75% LTV