Property Development in Essex
Essex combines London-fringe regeneration areas with established commuter towns and the Thames Gateway growth corridor. The county's western edge merges with Greater London, offering development opportunities at London prices with Essex build costs. Basildon, Southend, and Chelmsford each have distinct market dynamics, from waterfront regeneration to city centre apartment schemes. The county's strong rental market supports both BTL investors and purpose-built rental development.
Key Development Drivers
Locations in Essex
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Chelmsford
Essex's only city with strong commercial centre, major housing growth, and fast Liverpool Street services
Basildon
Thames Gateway New Town with significant regeneration plans and Enterprise Zone benefits
Southend-on-Sea
City status and seafront regeneration driving residential and leisure development investment
Colchester
Britain's oldest recorded town with garrison regeneration and university campus driving demand
Harlow
Garden Town status with Gilston Park development delivering 10,000 homes and Enterprise Zone
Brentwood
Affluent commuter town with Elizabeth Line proximity and premium family housing demand
Braintree
Growth district with major garden community plans at Andrewsfield and Marks Tey
Grays
Thurrock growth area with London Gateway port driving employment and housing demand
Clacton-on-Sea
Tendring coastal town with affordable values and regeneration-led development opportunities
Canvey Island
Thames estuary island community with distinct market and waterfront development potential
Services Available in Essex
We arrange the full spectrum of property development finance across Essex
Development Finance
Senior debt for ground-up developments
From 6.5% p.a.Mezzanine Finance
Stretch your capital stack to 85-90% LTGDV
From 12% p.a.Bridging Loans
Fast funding for acquisitions and auctions
From 0.55% p.m.Equity & Joint Ventures
Capital partnerships for larger projects
Profit share from 40%Refurbishment Finance
Funding for renovations and conversions
From 0.65% p.m.Commercial Mortgages
Long-term finance for commercial property
From 5.5% p.a.Development Exit Finance
Sell completed units without time pressure
From 0.55% p.m.Ready for Development Finance in Essex?
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