HMO Development Finance Calculator
Calculate costs and potential profits for HMO development projects.

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- Enter total development cost (land + build costs)
- Set loan-to-cost ratio (typically 60-80%)
- Input development finance interest rate
- Add expected development period
- Review total finance costs and potential profit margins
Note: Development involves significant risk. Seek professional advice.
How We Calculate Development Finance
Methodology & Data SourcesUpdated October 2025
Calculation Formulas
Development Loan Amount
GDV × LTV Percentage
Maximum loan based on gross development value
Interest Reserve
Loan Amount × Interest Rate × Development Period
Interest costs during development period
Data Sources
Development finance rates from specialist lenders (October 2025)
Construction cost data from RICS
HMO development finance criteria
Planning permission requirements
Key Assumptions
Interest Rate9.5%
Current average development finance rate
Maximum LTV65%
Typical development finance LTV limit
Development Period18 months
Typical HMO conversion timeline
Calculation Accuracy
Development finance calculations based on current market conditions. Actual rates depend on project complexity and location.