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Bridging Finance

Refurbishment Bridging Loans

From a light cosmetic refresh to a heavy structural refurbishment, our bridging finance can fund the works as well as the purchase.

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Rates and costs

We have whole of the market access allowing us to find our customers the best possible deal.

Monthly interest rates from
0.55% per month
for loans under £1 million
0.49% per month
for loans over £1 million

Light & Heavy Refurbishment Finance

Refurbishment bridging loans are designed for buying a property that needs work before it can be sold, mortgaged conventionally, or let out. Lenders typically split refurbishment into two tiers: light refurbishment, covering cosmetic works like a new kitchen or bathroom that don't need planning permission or building regulation sign-off, and heavy refurbishment, covering structural work, extensions or a change of use.

Funds are usually released in stages, with an initial advance to complete the purchase followed by drawdowns against the works as they're carried out — helping keep your cash flow under control throughout the project.

Why Use Refurbishment Bridging Finance

Fund Works, Not Just the Purchase

Borrow against the property's value after the works too, not just its current condition, increasing what you can raise.

Staged Drawdowns

Release funds as the project progresses, rather than tying up all your capital from day one.

Suited to BRRR Strategies

Ideal for investors buying, refurbishing, renting and refinancing, with a clear route to exit onto a standard mortgage.

Refurbishment Bridging Loans – Frequently Asked Questions

What is a refurbishment bridging loan?

A bridging loan that funds the purchase of a property needing work, and often the cost of the works too, before it's sold, let or refinanced onto a standard mortgage.

What's the difference between light and heavy refurbishment?

Light refurbishment covers cosmetic work, such as a new kitchen or bathroom, that doesn't need planning permission or building regulations sign-off. Heavy refurbishment covers structural work, extensions or a change of use.

How are refurbishment funds released?

Usually in stages — an initial advance to complete the purchase, then drawdowns against the works as they're carried out.

Can refurbishment bridging be used for a BRRR strategy?

Yes. It suits buy, refurbish, rent and refinance projects, with the exit onto a buy-to-let mortgage once the works are finished.

Is refurbishment bridging finance regulated by the FCA?

No. Raise Commercial Ltd is not authorised or regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We arrange unregulated commercial and investment property finance only. We never lend against a property that is or will become the borrower's or their family's home.

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