In the parish of Great Bromley, Essex, there is currently disused land and Blackfinch Property has provided a £7.6 million loan to Elemento Group to fund the development of a residential scheme.
The 20-month loan will be used to complete a plot purchase that currently houses a number of derelict buildings, as well as fund the construction of the first 12 residential units that have already received full planning permission.
Commenting on the deal John Hartigan, senior investment manager at Blackfinch Property, said it was reflective of the company’s ‘ongoing commitment’ to investment in projects that would enhance local communities, and which have environmental, social and governance (ESG) values ‘at their core’.”
“This is the latest of several loans Blackfinch Property has completed with Elemento Group, including an £8.6 million development loan to convert disused farmland on the outskirts of Martham, Norfolk into a housing development earlier this year.”
This is the latest of several loans Blackfinch Property has completed with Elemento Group, including an £8.6m development loan to convert neglected farmland on the outskirts of Martham, Norfolk into a housing development earlier this year.
Hartigan added: “Blackfinch Property is delighted to once again be supporting this growing developer to deliver on its latest project ambitions.”
“This is an exciting residential development that will bring back into use derelict buildings and land that will serve to benefit the local community of Great Bromley – providing much-needed affordable housing and communal gardens.”
“With funding now in place Elemento Group is in a position to progress the construction of the first 12 units, while also pressing ahead to secure full planning permission for the remainder of the site,” he concluded.
A deal in the bag and plans in the pipeline
Now that the funds are in place, developer Elemento can proceed with plans to submit full planning to the remainder of the site which, on completion, will feature 23 affordable housing units, along with large communal gardens, and open spaces to benefit the local community.
Blackfinch Property created a bespoke funding structure, as part of the deal, which has allowed for works to start on site immediately and manage the borrower’s overall risk in the project.
The development is expected to have a GDV (Gross Development Value) of more than £32 million once full planning is in place for phase 2.
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