Homebuilder First Finance

Development & Bridging Finance

You build, we fund.

Fast, common-sense development and bridging finance for Ireland’s small and mid-sized homebuilders. Speak to a lending manager today — most enquiries get an indicative answer the same working day.

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Since 2018 backing homebuilders Loans €500k–€15m Up to 75% LTV / 85% LTC Nationwide lending Swift, common-sense decisions
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Putting homebuilders first

Finance shouldn’t be the hard part of homebuilding

Property Bridges has been backing Irish homebuilders since 2018. We take a common-sense approach to lending — prioritising practicality over traditional barriers, so decisions are made quickly. We build longstanding relationships with developers, tailoring funding and support around each project so you can focus on delivering.

  • Common-sense, practical underwriting
  • Swift decisions — often same day
  • Based in Dublin, lending nationwide
  • Tailored funding & ongoing support
Headline terms

Finance built around your project

Funding Type

We offer acquisition, refurb, ground-up, conversion, development and bridging loans across Ireland.

Mid-market focus

We provide loans between €500,000 and €15m.

Gearing

We provide loans up to 75% LTV and 85% LTC.

Rates

We provide competitive interest rates of 7% over Euribor.

Our track record
320+
Number of loans
100M
Funds provided
8
Years in the market

Homes we’ve helped fund

Cashel, TipperaryCashel, Tipperary

The development of 40 new homes for the private market.

€9.8mLoan
82%LTC
24 moTerm
Julianstown, MeathJulianstown, Meath

The development of 21 new homes for private sale.

€4.5mLoan
80%LTC
24 moTerm
Killiney, DublinKilliney, Dublin

Acquisition of a period home with a large garden; planning secured for 8 units.

€1mLoan
40%LTC
18 moTerm
What we look for

Our lending criteria

A few things we need to see before we can fund a project — most experienced developers tick every box.

First charge security

A clean title that lets us take a first legal charge over the asset.

Lending to an SPV

Finance is advanced to a special-purpose vehicle that holds the project.

Defined exit strategy

A clear, credible repayment route — whether unit sales or refinance.

Relevant experience

A borrower or team with a track record on similar developments.

Full planning in place

Full planning permission granted for the scheme you’re building.

How it works

A straightforward funding process

1

Introduce us to your project

We like to meet borrowers early to understand the project and your experience. With the basics in hand we outline what we need for an initial assessment — and if it meets our criteria, we issue a term sheet.

2

Term sheet

The term sheet sets out the commercial terms and the conditions to funding. To proceed, a commitment fee is paid and we move into due diligence.

3

Due diligence

We engage our solicitors, valuers and quantity surveyors. Timing varies with the flow of information, but it can be done in around four weeks.

4

Drawdown

On completion, funding is ready to draw down. We keep the ongoing drawdown smooth with our monitoring surveyors — we know speed matters to every project.

5

Continuous support

Our lending managers are on hand to help throughout the development.

Talk to a real person

Contact our team

Our lending team reviews every enquiry directly. Get in touch and we’ll structure finance around your project.

David Jelly
David Jelly
Founder & CEO

Leads Property Bridges’ vision and lending strategy across the Irish market.

Contact David
James Twomey
James Twomey
Head of Lending

Your first point of contact for bridging and development finance enquiries.

Contact James
Paul Curran
Paul Curran
Lending Director

Your first point of contact for bridging and development finance enquiries.

Contact Paul