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Bridging Loans for Refurbishment Projects are often provided as a refurbishment bridging loan. This is short-term finance used by UK SMEs to pay for property repair, refurbishment, or upgrades while they wait for a longer-term funding event, such as completion, lease start, sale, or refinancing. It is usually arranged on a property-secured or asset-secured basis, designed to cover build and fit-out costs with a clear exit route before the bridge term ends. SMEs use it to keep refurbishment moving when timing is tight and cash needs to match contractor and materials schedules.

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Key benefits for refurbishment bridging

Refurbishment bridging loans focus on timing, not long amortisation. The loan structure is built around a short exit window and milestone-led funding, while lenders assess property value, the refurbishment plan, and how repayment will work.

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Common types of refurbishment bridges

Property purchase + refurbishment bridge

Useful when you buy and refurbish between exchange and longer-term completion. Funding covers the works until you can refinance, let, or sell, with lender comfort supported by deposit, property value, and contractor quotes.

Property purchase + refurbishment bridge

This option is typically aimed at SMEs with a purchase agreed or close to exchange, plus a refurbishment plan with contractor quotes and a credible exit route. Terms are often 3 to 12 months, with some offers extending to 18 months depending on when the exit happens. Lending amounts commonly sit between £100,000 and £2,000,000, subject to LTV and risk. Pricing is often structured as interest plus arrangement and fees, with interest commonly in the broad 0.75% to 2.5% per month range.

Refurbishment-to-lease/start bridge

Designed for refurbishment that must reach a letting milestone, such as fit-out ready condition or tenant takeover. The bridge period aligns with lease start and repays when the letting event triggers your longer-term funding.

Refurbishment-to-lease/start bridge

Refurbishment-to-lease/start bridges suit businesses upgrading an existing property to achieve a letting milestone. Lenders usually look for contractor quotes or specification, evidence of ownership or leasehold interest, and a plan to refinance or repay after lease start. Typical amounts range from £50,000 to £1,500,000, often with terms of 6 to 15 months and potential extensions if the lease event moves. Typical cost may include interest plus fees, with interest commonly in the range 0.8% to 2.2% per month, depending on risk and LTV.

Portfolio or repeat-project refurbishment bridge

For SMEs managing multiple refurbishment projects or a pipeline across several units. The lender assesses portfolio property values and overall leverage, with repayment approached for each project and unit.

Portfolio or repeat-project refurbishment bridge

This type supports repeat-cycle refurbishment by bridging timing gaps between contractor spend and refinancing or sale proceeds. It is commonly used by portfolio landlords or small property groups, where eligibility depends on combined property values, track record, and how repayment will be managed across units. Typical amounts can range from £200,000 to £5,000,000. Terms are often 3 to 12 months per drawdown or project, and pricing is frequently higher than standard term debt due to short duration and risk, with interest commonly in the broad 0.75% to 2.5% per month range equivalent. Portfolio-level decisions often take longer, typically 10 to 30 working days.

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How to get a refurbishment bridge with Funding Agent

Share your project and exit

Tell us the refurbishment scope, budget, timeline, and how you will repay, for example via refurbishment bridging loan refinancing, lease start, or sale. Clear exit timing helps lenders understand the bridge term fit around your milestones.

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We shortlist lenders suited to refurbishment bridging and compile the application pack for review. This includes the property and works information that typically supports underwriting decisions.

Complete checks and drawdown

After approval, you complete the lender and legal process, then set up drawdowns aligned to your works milestones. Funding Agent helps keep the process focused on the documentation lenders require for valuations and security.

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Real Scenarios

Construction Company Needing Fast Working Capital

Situation

A construction firm had a short-term cash gap before a large invoice was paid and needed £85,000 to cover materials and payroll.

Challenge

Traditional bank applications were too slow; they needed a decision and funds within days.

Outcome

Funding Agent matched them with a lender; they received a working capital facility and bridged the gap until the invoice was paid.

Ecommerce Business Preparing for Peak Season

Situation

An online retailer needed around £120,000 to stock up ahead of Black Friday and the Christmas rush.

Challenge

They wanted flexible terms and a quick turnaround so stock could be ordered in time.

Outcome

Through Funding Agent they secured a facility, placed orders in time and managed peak demand without cash flow stress.

Marketing Agency Using Invoice Finance

Situation

A marketing agency had strong clients and reliable invoices but often waited 60–90 days for payment.

Challenge

They needed to unlock cash tied up in unpaid invoices to pay staff and take on new projects.

Outcome

Funding Agent connected them with an invoice finance provider; they now access funds against approved invoices and smooth out cash flow.

Property Developer Using Bridging Finance

Situation

A developer needed short-term finance to complete a purchase before selling an existing property.

Challenge

They required a fast decision and flexible terms to align with the sale timeline.

Outcome

Funding Agent matched them with a bridging lender; they completed the purchase and repaid the facility when the sale completed.
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