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Show me the money: Demystifying development finance for SMEs

Show me the money: Demystifying development finance for SMEs

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Construction & Real Estate
Oct
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Schedule Type Title: Every Day of the Week
Schedule Description: A panel discussion featuring experts from traditional banks, private lenders, and alternative finance providers.
Sessions: 1
Session Hours: 1.00
Zoom Link: https://icaew.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mrMK3v59Tj-IisT3Otq9qg
CPD hours: 1hr
Verified CPD Link: https://my.icaew.com/cpdrecord/activity/add?&title=Showmethemoney:DemystifyingDevelopmentFinanceforSMEs&date=09102025&time=0100
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Description

A panel discussion featuring experts from traditional banks, private lenders, and alternative finance providers.

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Recorded on 09/10/2025  Zoom

Event information

Hear from experts from traditional banks, private lenders, and alternative finance providers. This session will unpack the complexities of development finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) when they are navigating the funding landscape.

Discussions will be centred around:

Market Dynamics

  • Market segmentation: How is the funding market segmented, and what do these segments mean for SME borrowers?
  • Current climate: How are lenders and borrowers responding to the slowdown in property sales and development activity?
  • Government support: What initiatives or schemes are currently available to support lending in this space, and how can SMEs leverage them?
  • Innovative structures: Are there any standout financing models or creative structures emerging in the market?

Borrower-Focused Insights

  • Common pitfalls: The most frequent mistakes SMEs make when seeking finance.
  • Expert advice: What practical guidance lenders would offer to borrowers preparing to secure funding?
  • Relationship management: How can borrowers effectively manage their relationships with lenders to improve their chances of success?

Join us to hear more from our panellists and have an opportunity to pose your own questions.

Key benefits

  • Get an understanding of the diverse development funding options available to SMEs.
  • Tips for navigating the application process.
  • Insights into what lenders look for when assessing borrowers.

About the speakers

James Wallis, CFO and Angel Investor
James is an FCA and member of the ICAEW South Central Board. He heads up Aben Financial which is a specialist debt advisor and introducer focused on helping property developers, investors and property backed lenders access funding from banks, specialist funds, family offices and institutional providers for loans in excess of £25m. James also volunteers for the Cranfield Trust which is the leading provider of pro bono consultancy and management support for charities in the UK.

Ros Rowe, Subject Matter Expert, ICAEW Construction & Real Estate Community
Ros is a chartered accountant and a Non-Executive Director of a housing association. Formerly a Tax Partner at PwC, she has advised construction companies on complex projects including regeneration (King’s Cross and London’s Docklands), PPP/PFI joint ventures for student accommodation, and mixed-use developments. As an adviser to many real estate investment trusts, she worked closely with the government to increase the supply of housing by initiating a framework of tax incentives to regenerate brownfield sites.

Lee Merrifield, Credit and Underwriting Director, MSP Capital
Lee is a qualified Chartered Banker who spent twenty eight years at NatWest, prior to joining the team at MSP Capital. During his time in banking, Lee worked extensively with real estate clients of the bank across Hampshire & Dorset, both in residential and commercial property sectors. His role progressed from covering funding and support to risk assessment and credit control elements of lending. Since joining MSP Capital - a specialist bridging and development finance provider based in Poole, Dorset - in October 2017, Lee has applied his extensive lending experience to optimise decisions on funding solutions, whilst carefully managing the firm’s credit appetite.

Brian Burt, Head of Development Finance - Midlands and North West, Homes England
Brian has been with Homes England for nine years. He leads a successful team of experienced and passionate property professionals who support SME housebuilders to grow sustainably, by providing bespoke debt funding solutions across a range of tenures. Prior to joining Homes England, Brian held leadership roles within several mainstream banks, where he led teams focused on serving SME clients in the Real Estate sector. More information, along with case studies and testimonials, can be found on Brian’s LinkedIn profile. Please reach out to connect. 

CPD hours

ICAEW's revised Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Regulations bring in new CPD requirements. This includes a minimum number of hours and an ethics requirement. Attending this webinar could contribute up to 1hr of verifiable CPD, providing you can demonstrate that the content is relevant to your role.

A copy of the webinar booking confirmation email is accepted as evidence of verifiable CPD. You will need to save the email as a JPEG or PDF before uploading it to your record. Click here to use ICAEW’s self-assessment tool to help you work out how much CPD you will need to fulfil each year.

Costs

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ICAEW MemberNo Charge
Non-Member£15.00 + VAT
Retired MemberNo Charge
Life MemberNo Charge
StudentNo Charge
Affiliate MembersNo Charge

ICAEW members and non-members are welcome to join. This event is organised by the Construction & Real Estate Community. Please click here to join online.

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