

Episode 5: Developer Diaries with Ben Wilson - Financing Development Deals
May 22, 2023
Ben is joined by Rick Hollingsworth, Senior Structured Finance Manager at Octane Capital. They discuss financing property development deals, including the benefits of being a cash buyer, challenges faced by first-time developers, bridging and development finance compared to traditional mortgages, the level of control in the unregulated finance market, understanding security and legal fees, and tips for new developers in financing deals.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Strategies for Financing Property Development Deals
03:39 • 16min
Financing Property Development Deals: Headroom and First-Time Developers
20:07 • 18min
Discussing a Real-World Example and the Importance of Batting Average
37:41 • 2min
Bridging and Development Finance vs Traditional Mortgages
39:18 • 4min
Control and Fees in the Unregulated Finance Market
43:10 • 20min
Understanding Security and Legal Fees
01:03:34 • 12min
Challenges in dealing with developers and tips for new developers in financing development deals
01:15:49 • 3min
The Importance of Brokers and Experiential Learning
01:18:54 • 4min