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Maidstone
development finance.

Expert property development finance in Maidstone, Kent. Median price £352,250, 2,778 annual sales. We connect developers with competitive funding from 100+ lenders.

Median price
£352k
Sales (12m)
2,778
YoY change
-2.2%
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Maidstone, Kent

Property finance
in Maidstone.

Maidstone - county town with strong local demand and significant brownfield redevelopment along the River Medway. With a median property price of £352,250 and 2,778 transactions in the last twelve months, Maidstone represents a active market with prices down 2.2% year-on-year.

Detached homes command a median of £550,000 while flats average £180,000, reflecting the breadth of Maidstone's residential market. New-build activity is notable, with 78 new-build transactions recorded over the past year - a signal of active development demand.

Whether you need development finance for a ground-up scheme, bridging finance to secure a site at auction, or mezzanine finance to stretch your capital stack, our brokers arrange the full range of property finance across Maidstone and the wider Kent area. Each deal is structured around your specific project, with terms negotiated from our panel of over 100 lenders.

Live market data

Maidstone
market snapshot.

HM Land Registry sold-price data for Maidstone over the last twelve months, alongside the live local planning pipeline. Updated weekly.

Median price
£352,250
Sales (12m)
2,778
YoY change
-2.2%
Approved (recent)
336
Pipeline units
2,384
Pipeline GDV
£779.6M

Maidstone development appraisal

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Scheme Inputs

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Build cost pre-filled at £2,550/sqm (regional benchmark) for a 6-unit scheme. Assumes 10% professional fees, 10% contingency, 65% LTGDV senior debt, 18-month term. Full calculator →

Capital Structure

Total Cost£2,270,100
Senior Debt (65% LTGDV)£1,535,950
Equity Required£734,150
Interest (18m)£172,794
Profit on Cost-3.3%
Senior Debt£1,535,950
Equity£734,150

Local market data

The Maidstone
property development market.

Avg. Property Price

£350,000

Population

175,000

Rental Yield Range

4.5-5.5%

Planning Authority

Maidstone Borough Council

Market Overview

Maidstone is Kent's county town with a proactive approach to housing delivery. The local plan allocates significant sites for residential development, creating a pipeline of opportunities. HS1 connections via Maidstone East provide fast commuter access to London, supporting buyer demand from relocating professionals seeking more space.

Development Hotspots

  • Maidstone East riverside quarter
  • Springfield and Invicta barracks sites
  • Lenham Heath garden community (planned)

Demand Drivers

  • Local plan housing allocations
  • HS1 commuter connectivity to London
  • Affordability advantage over London and Medway

Planning Obligations

Maidstone Borough Council Planning Portal

Community Infrastructure Levy

£120/sqm for residential in Zone A (urban), £160/sqm in Zone B (rural/suburban)

Section 106 / Affordable Housing

30% affordable housing on major schemes. Education and healthcare contributions typically required on family housing developments.

Conservation Areas

Development within conservation areas requires additional planning considerations including materials, design, and demolition controls.

  • Maidstone Town Centre
  • Loose Village
  • Teston

Lender Appetite in Maidstone

Good appetite from specialist and challenger lenders. Maidstone's strong housing delivery track record gives lenders confidence in planning. Schemes near HS1 stations attract premium interest from London-based lenders.

Land Registry data

Recent property sales
in Maidstone.

2,778 residential transactions in the last twelve months. Median sold price £352,250 (-2.2% YoY). 78 new-build transactions with a +27.4% premium over existing stock.

Detached

£550,000

Semi-Detached

£375,000

Terraced

£292,500

Flat

£180,000

DateAddressTypePrice
30 Jul 2026105, LONDON ROADME16 0HFSemi-Detached£520,000
24 Jul 202614, GRANARY CLOSEME14 5UBSemi-Detached£550,000
24 Jul 2026LITTLEHOLME, VICARAGE ROADME18 6DXDetached£460,000
24 Jul 202629, VICTORIA COURTME16 8JZFlat£105,000
24 Jul 20264, GREEN LANE COTTAGES, GREEN LANEME17 3JRTerraced£317,500
24 Jul 202670, MALLINGS DRIVEME14 4HBDetached£700,000
24 Jul 202620, DISCOVERY ROADME15 8HFDetached£540,000
24 Jul 202627, RADNOR CLOSEME14 2PWFlat£85,000
22 Jul 20269, THE PENSTOCKSME15 6FQSemi-Detached£260,000
22 Jul 202640, ROSEHOLMEME16 8DRFlat£170,000

Planning pipeline

Planning activity
in Maidstone.

336 approved (last 12 months)
·
162 pending
·2,384 units in pipeline·£779.6M estimated GDV·78% approval rate (last 12 months)

Recently Approved

RefProposalUnitsEst. GDVStatus
26/501030/FULL

Change of use of land to Gypsy/Traveller site comprising 2no. pitches with the s…

Valley View Land To The West Of Pett Road Stockbury Kent ME9 7QE

--Pending
26/502181/LBC

Listed Building Consent for internal alterations, including widening of an openi…

9 Ashford Road Maidstone Kent ME14 5BJ

--Pending
26/500976/FULL

Change of use of the land for the stationing of three mobile homes, erection of …

Land Rear Of Robins Nest Park Lane Boughton Monchelsea Kent ME17 4JJ

--Pending
26/502674/LBC

Listed Building Consent for emergency structural stabilisation including constru…

1 Walnut Tree Cottages High Street Yalding Kent ME18 6HX

--Pending
26/500977/FULL

Change of use of land to 2no. pitch Gypsy/Traveller site comprising the siting o…

Rose Farm Wardwell Lane Lower Halstow Kent ME9 7ER

--Pending

Current Applications

RefProposalUnitsEst. GDVStatus
26/503543/FULL

Proposed residential development of 9no. two bedroom flats with parking, landsca…

Land At Junction Of Myrtle Road And Camellia Road Minster-on-sea Kent ME12 3FD

2£360,000Pending
26/503492/FULL

Erection of 1no dwelling with the provision of 1 no. parking spaces, a vehicle c…

Land Between 12-22 All Saints Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 3PB

1£350,000Pending
26/503222/MOD106

Modification of Planning Obligation under Section 106 dated 23 November 2012 rel…

Land Off Farleigh Hill Tovil Kent

--Pending
26/503507/FULL

Demolition of existing outbuilding and erection of a rear single storey flat roo…

7 Oaken Wood Drive Maidstone Kent ME16 9FE

--Pending
26/503452/FULL

Demolition of existing shed and erection of 3no. three storey, terraced, four be…

Hand Car Wash Standard Quay Faversham Kent ME13 7BS

4£1.2MPending

Source: HM Land Registry price paid data, 12 months to September 2026 · Maidstone Borough Council (Mid Kent) planning register, retrieved September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Common questions

Property finance in Maidstone
— answered.

What is the average property price in Maidstone?
The median property price in Maidstone is £352,250, based on Land Registry transactions over the past 12 months. Broken down by type: detached homes at £550,000, semi-detached properties at £375,000, terraced houses at £292,500, flats at £180,000.
Is Maidstone a good area for property development?
Maidstone recorded 2,778 property transactions in the last 12 months, with prices adjusting 2.2% year-on-year - creating potential value opportunities for developers. County town with strong local demand and significant brownfield redevelopment along the River Medway. Active transaction volumes indicate a liquid market where completed developments can achieve timely sales.
What types of property finance are available in Maidstone?
We arrange the full range of property development finance in Maidstone: development finance for ground-up schemes, bridging loans for auction purchases and chain breaks, mezzanine finance to stretch your capital stack, refurbishment finance for conversion projects, commercial mortgages for income-producing assets, equity and joint ventures for larger schemes, and development exit finance for completed projects awaiting sales.
How do I apply for development finance in Maidstone?
Start by submitting your deal through our Deal Room with your project details - site address, purchase price, build costs, and expected end value. Our team will review your scheme, model the funding structure, and present you with terms from our panel of over 100 lenders within 48 hours. There's no upfront fee and no obligation until you choose to proceed.
What are typical development finance rates in Maidstone?
Development finance rates for Maidstone projects typically range from 7-11% per annum, depending on scheme size, developer experience, and leverage. For a scheme with a GDV of around £2.3M, you could expect senior debt at 60-70% of GDV with rates from 7.5%. Arrangement fees are usually 1-2% of the facility. We negotiate the best available terms from our lender panel for each deal.

Where we fund

Maidstone,
Kent.

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