Equity Funding & Joint Venture Partnerships
Access development capital through equity partnerships and joint venture structures. Fund up to 100% of your project costs with the right partner.
Rate
Profit share from 40%
LTV
Up to 100% of costs
Term
Project duration
What Is Equity & JV Funding?
Equity and joint venture funding provides the developer's equity contribution on a project — the portion not covered by senior debt or mezzanine. An equity partner invests capital in exchange for a share of the development profit, rather than charging a fixed interest rate.
This is the most expensive form of capital (you are giving away profit share), but it allows you to pursue projects with minimal or zero cash equity. For first-time developers, capital-light operators, or those wanting to scale rapidly, equity partnerships unlock deals that would otherwise be out of reach.
Types of Equity Partners
We work with a range of equity providers including family offices, institutional investors, private equity funds, and high-net-worth individuals. Each has different criteria, return expectations, and involvement preferences.
Family offices often provide more flexible terms and faster decision-making. Institutional investors suit larger schemes (£5M+ equity) with longer track records. HNW individuals may co-invest on smaller schemes. We match the right capital source to your specific project and experience level.
Typical Use Cases
When to Use Equity & Joint Ventures
First-Time Developers
Access equity from experienced partners who also bring industry knowledge and credibility with lenders.
Capital-Light Growth
Run multiple projects simultaneously by using equity partners rather than tying up your own cash.
Large-Scale Schemes
£10M+ GDV projects where the equity requirement alone exceeds most developers' available capital.
Strategic Land
Long-hold land with planning upside where debt is not appropriate but patient equity capital is.
How It Works
The Equity & Joint Ventures Process
Project Assessment
We evaluate your scheme, track record, and determine the equity requirement.
Partner Matching
We introduce your deal to pre-qualified equity sources suited to your project profile.
Term Negotiation
Profit-share structures, governance, decision-making rights, and reporting requirements.
Legal & Close
JV agreements, shareholder arrangements, and coordination with debt providers.
Common Questions
Equity & Joint Ventures FAQ
How much profit do equity partners typically take?
Can I get 100% funding with an equity partner?
What does an equity partner expect from me as a developer?
How long does it take to find an equity partner?
Equity & Joint Ventures by Location
We arrange equity & joint ventures for projects across the UK. Here are some of our most active areas.
Expert Guides
Equity & Joint Ventures Guides
In-depth guides to help you navigate equity & joint ventures — from application to completion.
Mezzanine Finance vs Equity Funding: Choosing the Right Capital Stack
Both fill the gap between senior debt and your own cash, but the cost structures and control implications are worlds apart. Here is how to decide.
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Breaking into property development without a track record is the single biggest financing challenge new developers face. This guide explains exactly how to get funded.
12 min read readSection 106 & Affordable Housing: A Developer's Finance Guide
Section 106 obligations can make or break a development's viability. Understanding how lenders assess S106 costs - and how to negotiate them - is essential for funded schemes above 10 units.
11 min read readMezzanine Finance vs Joint Venture Equity: How to Choose
Both mezzanine and JV equity reduce the cash you need to invest. But they work very differently and suit different situations. This guide helps you decide which is right for your project.
4 min read readHow to Calculate GDV: Gross Development Value Explained
GDV is the single most important number in your development appraisal. Get it wrong and your project fails. This guide explains how lenders, valuers, and experienced developers calculate GDV.
4 min read readRelated Services
Most deals use a combination of products. These services are commonly used alongside equity & joint ventures.
Mezzanine Finance
Stretch your capital stack beyond senior debt to reduce equity requirements.
From 12% p.a. · Up to 85-90% LTGDV
Development Finance
Senior debt funding for ground-up residential and commercial developments.
From 6.5% p.a. · Up to 65-70% LTGDV
Commercial Mortgages
Long-term finance for commercial property acquisition and refinancing.
From 5.5% p.a. · Up to 75% LTV
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