Property Finance

Watkin Property Ventures provides development finance to ambitious entrepreneurial property businesses across a wide range of asset types.

With over 200 years’ experience in property finance and development, we know that every developer is different. Our businesses have a proven track record across all areas of real estate, making Watkin Property Ventures uniquely positioned to provide finance that suits the needs of every business we work with.

As a private, family-run company, we make quick decisions and allow our borrowers to enjoy fast access to finance without the bureaucracy of a traditional lender. We get to know each of our clients personally, meaning we provide truly bespoke financing solutions, and are able to add value in more than just one way.

No matter the development, Watkin Property Ventures provides finance suited to your business, when and how you need it.

Why work with us?

We are relational, not transactional. We value long-term relationships with our borrowers, rather than quick, one-off deals.
Speed and convenience. We provide fast access to finance at the stage of your development that suits you.
Flexible funding. We supply financing options to suit every property entrepreneur. Unlike traditional lenders, our approach is personal, not automated.
Finance for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs. The Watkin Jones family have operated in the property industry for nine generations. We understand the complicated needs of developers like no one else.

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Llys Marl, Llandudno Junction

Borrower: Beech Developments Limited

Development loan for the purchase of the site, which is conveniently located off the A470 in Llandudno Junction, and the subsequent construction of 52 two, three and four bed sustainable homes, with open-plan living and family friendly interiors, together with all associated access roads, driveways, drainage and hard and soft landscaping works.

High Pastures, Deganwy

Borrower: Beech Developments Limited

Development loan for the purchase of the site and subsequent construction of 110 two, three and four bed sustainable homes, with open-plan living and family friendly interiors. The wider site development includes the main access road and associated drainage, together with extensive landscaping works and water attenuation in the form of a new pond and soakaway.

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Yew Tree House, Bolton

Borrower: Yew Tree House Developments Limited

Development loan for the demolition of an existing Victorian-style house and the construction of 14 mews type houses, including all associated external works, landscaping, fencing and main access road and drainage.

Tan-Yr-Allt, Llanddulas

Borrower: CETE (Llanddulas) Limited

Development loan for the construction of two three/four bed houses, including extensive excavation into the hillside, soil stabilisation works and further associated external works, including landscaping, fencing, drainage and driveway access onto the adjacent road.

Alexandra Court, Liverpool

Borrower: Crossfield Exclusive Development 3 Limited

Development loan for the refurbishment of an existing building, which was formerly a hotel and latterly the headquarters of the North West Reserve Forces, to form 14 one and two bed apartments. The works involve a complete strip out of the internal finishes and refurbishment to form the 14 apartments, including external works to resurface the car park and associated drainage and landscaping works.

Pear Tree Farm, Saughall

Borrower: Pear Tree Developments (Saughall) Ltd

Development Loan to purchase the land and build 28 houses on this former dairy farm near Chester which has been used most latterly used as a storage yard. The scheme involves demolition of the disused farm buildings and includes the provision of 8 Affordable houses. It is located on the edge of the popular village of Saughall, a few miles northwest of Chester.

Drury Lane, Buckley

Borrower: Freed Homes (Drury Lane) Ltd

Development loan to fund the purchase of land and build of 20 detached properties on this lakeside site in Buckley, North Wales. Formerly a coach depot the site has been cleared and the houses will have a view over either the adjacent lake or across the Cheshire Plain.

Rhosneigr, Anglesey

Borrower: Avondale & Waverley House Rhosneigr Ltd

Development loan to purchase and improve two blocks of apartments in the popular seaside village of Rhosneigr, Anglesey. The apartments are to be entirely refurbished with the frontage of the building given a modern makeover.

Glan Y Mor, Conwy

Borrower: CETE (Glan Y Mor) Ltd

Following on from completing a successful development with WPVF we have assisted this Developer to acquire a prime site in Glan Conwy with spectacular views of Conwy Castle and Snowdonia. We are funding the building of 8 bespoke 3-storey properties, all having balconies that take in the remarkable vista. The Development Loan covers land purchase and all build costs, including extensive external works.

George Street, Barnsley

Borrower: LCM Build Solutions Ltd

Development Loan to finance the build out on this site of 10 new houses in Barnsley. Work had already begun when WPVF became involved and providing the cashflow for the build has enabled progress to be stepped up, with the finance package including roads, drainage and all external work.

Blundellsands Road, Crosby

Borrower: SKR North West Ltd

Development loan to refurbish an existing building, build an annexe and create a bungalow and 12 new apartments in Crosby, Merseyside.

Ideal location and 12-month scheme that stripped out the entire internal finishes to convert the former building into quality, upgraded dwellings.

Bethel, Caernarfon

Borrower: John Kelly Homes

Development Loan to complete the build of 2 new bungalows and associated landscaping in the popular village of Bethel, near Caernarfon.

Quarry Road East, Heswall, Wirral

Borrower: Lawnswood Heswall Ltd

Development Loan to assist with land purchase and provide full build costs of a bespoke, 9-apartment scheme in Heswall, Wirral. Building previously on the plot demolished and architect designed apartments are being built on the site in this popular part of the Wirral