Specialist Sector: Real Estate

Heligan Corporate Finance advises developers, investors and funders across the UK real estate sector. Providing strategic guidance and capital solutions that support growth, refinance or restructuring objectives.

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What sets us apart

We provide clients with clear, commercially focused advice across the full real estate lifecycle; from development funding and refinancing to joint ventures and equity raises. Our relationships with lenders, institutions and private capital partners enable us to identify and secure the right funding for every project. We combine financial precision with market insight to deliver efficient and effective outcomes.

Expertise which leads the sector

Heligan’s property finance specialists advise on forward funding, Build-to-Rent, student accommodation, affordable housing and commercial real estate. We understand the regulatory, policy and capital market factors shaping the sector and bring insight from both developer and funder perspectives.

This dual expertise allows us to navigate complex structures and deliver results that unlock long-term growth.

Real Estate Report - Autumn 2025

Heligan’s latest Real Estate Report analyses shifting market dynamics, funding trends, and policy changes shaping UK property development in 2025 and beyond.

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Forward Funding explained

Forward funding is a development finance model where investors agree to fund and purchase large-scale property projects upfront, offering developers capital and a secure exit while allowing funders control over delivery and returns; particularly active in sectors like PBSA and BTR despite recent market shifts.

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Previous reports

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This firm is regulated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales for a range of investment business activities. This firm is not authorised under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 but we are able in certain circumstances to offer a limited range of investment services to clients because we are members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. We can provide these investment services if they are an incidental part of the professional services we have been engaged to provide.

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