Financing a Vision: Self-Build Mortgage Unlocks Sustainable Dream Home

Financing a Vision: Self-Build Mortgage Unlocks Sustainable Dream Home

CASE STUDY

Overview

When planning a self-build project, clarity around financing options is crucial. Our client, a UK-based Head of AI at a leading tech firm, set out to demolish and rebuild his home using sustainable materials. He sought our assistance to help structure a mortgage facility that matched both the ambition and complexity of the project.

Client Profile

Profession: Head of AI
Property Value: £3.5 million
Loan Amount: £950,000
LTV: 27%
Product Type: 2-year discount variable
Residency: UK-based
Referred by: Global Private Banking Introducer

The Challenge

The client needed a tailored mortgage to support a staged self-build, following a recent change in employment status from self-employed to employed — a transition that complicated standard affordability assessments. His goal: to secure funds in tranches for efficiency and only pay interest on drawn amounts, while retaining flexibility to refinance upon project completion.

Our Tailored Solution

We secured a self-build mortgage with a specialist lender, offering a 2.55% discount on the Standard Variable Rate (SVR), with no early repayment charges. This allowed the client to:

  • Draw down funds as required during construction
  • Minimise interest payments by paying only on drawn balances
  • Retain flexibility to refinance into a standard residential product later

We worked proactively to gather all documentation upfront and maintained direct dialogue with the lender throughout the process to keep things efficient and moving forward.

The Outcome

  • Facility approved and structured within 2–3 months
  • Client secured £950,000 in staged drawdowns
  • Full flexibility retained with no Early Repayment Charges (ERCs)
  • Peace of mind throughout a complex process

Discreet Expertise

For clients undertaking complex property projects, discretion, speed, and precision matter. By understanding the nuances of this client’s profile and objectives, we were able to structure a bespoke solution that standard channels may have struggled to deliver.

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Whether you’re embarking on a major renovation or a ground-up rebuild, we help structure financing that works around your plans — not the other way around. For discreet, expert-led advice tailored to your goals, get in touch today.

This is a case study and not indicative of typical results. Past performance is not necessarily representative of future results. This information is for general purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Please seek professional advice before making any financial decisions.
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