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Commercial Construction & Development Finance

COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT FINANCE

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Overview

Commercial construction and property development projects require specialised lending structures, detailed feasibility assessments, and a clear understanding of lender expectations. We guide you through these complexities with clarity and confidence, ensuring your project is supported from planning through to completion.

Whether you’re undertaking a small commercial build, a multi‑unit development, or a large‑scale project, we help you understand how development finance works – including staged funding, pre‑sale requirements, valuation processes, and lender risk assessments. Our approach is grounded in transparency and strategic guidance, ensuring your finance structure aligns with your project timeline, budget, and long‑term objectives.

From feasibility preparation to coordinating with lenders, valuers, builders, and project stakeholders, we manage the process end‑to‑end. Our goal is to provide a smooth, informed, and well‑supported finance experience so you can focus on delivering your project with confidence.

Key Features

  • Staged Funding: Progress payments aligned with construction milestones and lender‑approved cost schedules.
  • Flexible Structures: Options for senior debt, mezzanine finance, and development‑specific facilities depending on project scale.
  • Feasibility‑Driven Lending: Borrowing capacity based on project viability, end value, and risk profile.
  • Specialist Lender Access: Banks and non‑bank lenders offering tailored development finance solutions.

Considerations

  • Pre‑Sales & Pre‑Leasing: Some lenders require pre‑commitments before approving funding.
  • Builder Requirements: Lenders may require licensed builders, fixed‑price contracts, and detailed cost reports.
  • Valuation & QS Reports: Independent assessments influence loan amounts and staged drawdowns.
  • Market Conditions: Economic factors, construction costs, and demand can impact project viability and lending outcomes.

Specialised funding for commercial builds, multi‑unit developments, mixed‑use projects, and large‑scale construction.

Lenders release funds in staged progress payments based on QS reports, valuations, and construction milestones.

Feasibility studies, builder credentials, fixed‑price contracts, plans, permits, financials, and project costings.

Often yes – depending on project size, risk profile, and lender policy.

Typically 20-30%, but varies based on project viability, end value, and lender appetite.

Yes – some projects combine senior debt, mezzanine finance, or equity partners to complete the funding stack.

Commercial development approvals usually take 10-20 business days, depending on complexity and documentation.

Project feasibility, builder strength, market conditions, pre‑sales, cost reports, and overall risk management.

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Capabilities

  • Head office

    Suite 375, Level 2
    66 Victor Crescent
    Narre Warren, VIC 3805
    (By Appointment Only)

  • Contact info

    Phone: +61 439 001 500
    E-mail: team@scwp.com.au
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