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Cator Wells

Name: Cator Wells
Address: 30 Churchill Place, London, E145RE, GB
Telephone: +442071238464

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We provide structured finance solutions for UK property developers and landlords.

From bridging and development finance to investment mortgages and bespoke funding strategies, we help you secure the right funding to unlock your next project.

29/10/2026

With 20 years’ property and finance experience, we understand what lenders look for and how to present a project in its best light.

Let’s talk about what’s possible for your next deal. Send us a message today.

27/10/2026

Why do some schemes with planning permission struggle to secure funding?

In our experience, it usually comes down to a handful of issues lenders look at closely: build costs that are high relative to the completed value, Section 106, CIL and affordable housing obligations, unresolved pre-commencement conditions, delays with utilities or highways agreements, limited equity or development experience, and exits that rely on optimistic sales values.

Permissions with little time remaining can add further pressure.

None of these necessarily stops a deal, but they’re far easier to address early. Swipe through for the full list →

26/10/2026

Some deals need funding in days. Others need a structure that supports a project for years.

From bridging and auction finance to refurbishment, development and exit finance, we help property developers and landlords find funding that fits.

Drop us a message to talk through your plans.

22/10/2026

Some transactions are more complex than others, and having the right people involved can make all the difference.

It's great to receive feedback like this, particularly when it highlights the importance of staying involved, finding solutions and seeing a project through to completion.

A big thank you to our client for taking the time to share their experience and for trusting John and the Cator Wells team.

20/10/2026

Planning activity is picking up, but housing delivery is still falling short.

Around 203,000 new homes were delivered in the 12 months to June 2026, well below the 300,000 a year needed to meet the Government’s housing target. At the same time, the first quarter of 2026 saw the highest number of planning applications of any first quarter since 2020.

So the challenge is no longer just finding sites and submitting applications. It’s turning permitted schemes into developments that are viable, funded and built.

We’ve covered what that means for developers in our latest article.

19/10/2026

Before committing to a development site, make sure the finance works.

A site might look like a strong investment on paper, but that doesn't necessarily mean it will be straightforward to fund.

Lenders will look beyond the potential profit. The purchase price, planning position, development costs, experience of the borrower and professional team, available equity and proposed exit all play a part in determining whether a project is fundable.

Understanding these factors early can help identify potential challenges before significant commitments are made.

At Cator Wells Finance, we believe funding should be part of the conversation from the outset, not something considered once a site has already been secured.

If you're assessing a new development opportunity, it's worth having that conversation early.

15/10/2026

Is your rental property ready for 2030?

With higher energy efficiency standards expected for privately rented homes, landlords may need to start thinking about improvements to their properties.

Homes currently rated D, E, F or G may require upgrading, and leaving preparations until closer to the deadline could mean greater competition for contractors, materials and finance.

For landlords, the first step is understanding which properties may need work, what improvements are required and how those costs could be funded. Depending on the property and scale of the works, options may include using existing cash reserves, further advances, refurbishment bridging finance or refinancing.

Not every landlord needs to begin work immediately, but planning ahead can make the process easier to manage.

We've put together a practical guide covering what landlords should consider and the funding options available.

Read the full article: https://catorwells.com/2026/07/22/epc-c-by-2030-a-practical-funding-guide-for-landlords/

05/10/2026

Five years of Cator Wells Finance.

Today marks five years since Cator Wells was established. A lot has changed in that time, but the way we approach our work hasn't.

When we started, we wanted to build a property finance business that does the work before a deal ever reaches a lender, understanding the client, the project and the numbers properly, being honest when something doesn't stack up, and staying with it right through to completion.

One review we received this year probably captures it better than we could:
“We came to Cator Wells with a project that threw up hurdle after hurdle, and time and again Daniel found a way through.”

That's the job. Not every transaction is straightforward, and the ones that aren't are often where we're most useful.

Over the last five years, we've worked alongside developers, landlords, investors, lenders and professional teams across the UK, funding everything from fast auction bridges through to an £11.8m regeneration scheme in Leicester and a £5.8m coastal conversion.

Along the way, we've built strong relationships across the lending market too. One lender recently described the value of working with a broker who “truly knows their clients inside out.”

Those comments mean a lot because they reflect what we've always tried to build Cator Wells around, knowing our clients, understanding the transaction, communicating properly and being prepared to keep working when a project isn't straightforward.

Five years in, the team continues to grow, our lender relationships continue to strengthen, and we're looking forward to what comes next.

A big thank you to every developer, landlord, lender, introducer and professional who has trusted Dan, John, and the team with a project.

Here's to the next five!

30/09/2026

A busy day of conversations at UK Construction Week, hearing about upcoming projects and discussing how the right funding can help bring them to life.

Events like this are a great opportunity to understand what developers and construction businesses are working on, where the challenges are and how we can help.

Thank you to everyone who’s stopped by the Cator Wells Finance stand so far.

If you’re at the show today or tomorrow, come and join the conversation. You’ll find us at stand C94 until 4pm tomorrow.

29/09/2026

We’re exhibiting at the Bromley Business Show this week! Come and find Cator Wells Finance on stand 53.

Hiren will be there all day to talk business finance, whether you’re funding an acquisition, planning for growth or looking for working capital.

If you’re attending, stop by and say hello. We’d be glad to hear what you’re working on.

Address

30 Churchill Place
London
E145RE

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+442071238464

Website

https://linktr.ee/catorwells

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