Specialist development finance lender, Atelier, has surpassed £1billion of gross lending, having funded a wide range of projects across the residential, purpose-built student accommodation and care sectors across the UK over the past seven years.
The milestone sets the stage for Atelier’s continued growth, with a target of delivering the next £1billion of gross lending over the next three years.
Following heightened uncertainty after the 2025 Autumn Budget, many lenders reduced activity. In contrast, Atelier continued to deploy capital, providing developers with well-structured stretched senior debt solutions, including higher Day One advances where appropriate. As a result, the firm delivered its strongest year on record for loan completions.
Looking forward, the business has implemented a new target to deliver the next £1billion of lending by 2029, driven by expansion within the origination team, alongside continued development of its offering to ensure maintained relevance in a competitive market. Atelier expects continued momentum, supported by improving market confidence and sustained demand across its core sectors.
Chris Gardner, chief executive officer of Atelier, said: “Reaching £1billion of lending is a landmark moment for Atelier. We have built a business that consistently delivers for developers, even in difficult markets, by combining speed and flexibility with rigorous credit discipline.”
“Our relationships, our execution capability and our understanding of the property cycle mean we are increasingly the lender of choice for experienced developers and their advisers. With a strong pipeline and growing demand for our product, we see significant opportunity ahead.”
Paul Silva, chief financial officer of Atelier, commented: “Our success is built on more than origination alone. From day one, we have invested heavily in robust risk management, portfolio monitoring and capital efficiency, ensuring that growth is sustainable and repeatable.”
“With these foundations firmly in place, we are exceptionally well-positioned to scale the business and support an increasing number of high-quality development projects in 2026 and beyond.”
