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Forward funding for build-to-rent: five terms investors negotiate

Forward funding shares construction risk between investor and developer. These are the terms where that balance is set.

Institutional investors continue to fund residential schemes during construction. The structure of the funding agreement determines how cost overruns, delays and defects are shared.

  • Price adjustments for cost overruns and savings
  • Practical completion and the standard of the finished homes
  • Developer guarantees and security
  • Step-in rights if the developer fails
  • Rental guarantees during lease-up

Each term interacts with the others, and investors should review them together rather than one at a time.

This publication is general information, not legal advice. It may not reflect later developments. Contact a lawyer about your circumstances.