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Written by Matt Cluer
Matthew has over 15 years’ experience of working alongside businesses across the UK supporting directors, shareholders, and key stakeholders. At UKBF Matthew works tirelessly to secure the funding companies need when they need it. Adept at raising finance through invoice and asset-based lending, crowdfunding, loan and equity funds as well as Government schemes, Matthew is perfectly placed to help your business access the funding required whether for general working capital, or to embark upon an ambitious growth and expansion project.
Finance for supported living businesses
Growing a supported living business usually starts with finding the right property and getting the finance in place to buy it. Once a suitable building is identified, there's rarely much time before adapted bathrooms, mobility equipment, nurse call systems, and specialist vehicles all need to be arranged too, ahead of any income arriving from local authorities or the NHS.
Our supported living finance specialists work with providers across residential care, learning disability services, and mental health supported living. This helps them fund the purchase of freehold and leasehold premises, as well as everything needed to get a property registration ready.
Whether you're acquiring your first property, expanding a portfolio with a second or third site, or fitting out a newly purchased property before residents move in, we can help structure finance that reflects both the cost of the building and the running costs that come with it.
What is supported living business finance?
Supported living finance spans everything from acquiring the property itself through to the equipment and adaptations needed to operate it as a registered care setting.
On the property side, this includes commercial mortgages and property finance for buying freehold premises outright, and bridging finance where a suitable building needs to be secured quickly.
Alongside the property, we help providers fund adapted bathroom fit-outs, profiling beds and mobility equipment, hoists and ceiling track systems, nurse call and telecare technology, door entry and safeguarding CCTV, specialist adapted vehicles, and wider refurbishment works.
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Benefits of supported living finance
Spread the cost of buying and fitting out a property: Rather than one large capital outlay covering the purchase and the adaptation work together, finance can separate these into manageable pieces, so neither element has to wait on the other.
Unlock capital tied up in property or equipment you already own: Asset refinance can apply to specialist equipment, and in some cases to property itself, releasing capital that can be put towards your next acquisition while you continue operating as normal.
Meet CQC and regulatory standards: Bringing a newly acquired property up to registration standard often means adaptations that can't be delayed or scaled back. Financing spreads this outlay so it doesn't compete with the cost of buying the building in the first place.
Fixed, predictable outgoings: A finance agreement, whether against the property or the equipment inside it, gives you a known repayment figure each month, which is useful in a sector where placement income can be slow to start.
Terms shaped around how you grow: Repayment structures can often be arranged around your wider expansion plans, rather than assuming every property is funded and repaid in exactly the same way.
How we helped a supported living provider buy and convert a second property
A provider looking to expand into a second location identified a former residential property that suited their needs; however, they had a limited window to exchange before the vendor accepted another offer. The building also needed a full accessible bathroom conversion, a ceiling track hoist system across three bedrooms, and profiling beds throughout before it could be registered.
The client's reserves would stretch to either the purchase or the adaptation works, but not comfortably to both within the timeframe available.
We arranged a commercial mortgage to fund the property purchase itself, allowing the client to exchange within the vendor's deadline, alongside a separate hire purchase facility covering the specialist equipment and a short-term loan for the building works.
The client secured the property ahead of the competing offer, completed the necessary adaptations, and had the building ready for its CQC assessment in time to take on the placement they'd been targeting.
Apply for supported living finance
As a commercial finance broker, UK Business Finance has built relationships with lenders who understand both the property and equipment side of funding a supported living business.
Here's what you can expect from us:
- A tailored quote in around 60 seconds
- Access to a wide panel of funders covering property purchase, refurbishment and equipment
- We manage lender applications on your behalf from start to finish
- Sector-specific knowledge of how supported living properties are bought, adapted, and paid for
Get in touch with our supported living finance specialists to discuss your requirements.
Finance options for supported living finance
Providers in this sector typically need a mix of finance depending on whether they're buying a property, adapting one, or equipping it. Commercial mortgages and property finance are suited to acquiring freehold or leasehold premises, with bridging finance available where a purchase needs to move quickly. Asset finance and finance leases cover specialist equipment and adapted vehicles through fixed monthly payments, while asset refinance turns equipment you already own into available capital. Unsecured loans give providers a way to cover shorter-term needs, such as refurbishment costs or bridging the wait for a placement to be confirmed.
Our team can talk you through which combination makes sense for your situation, whether you're buying a first property or expanding an existing portfolio.
| Commercial Mortgage | Bridging Finance | Development Finance | |
|---|---|---|---|
Typical term length | Long Term | Short Term | Medium Term |
Flexibility | Medium | High | Medium |
Deposit required? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Purpose | Purchase or refinance golf club property | Bridge gaps between property transactions | Fund new builds, extensions, or conversions |
How do we work?
1. Get a Customised Quote
When you reach out to us, we will likely request that you provide the following information. Your latest set of accounts, previous 6 months’ banks statements and director’s personal details.
2. Compare Options
Once the information from step 1 has been confirmed, we will reach out to our extensive panel of funders, who under normal circumstances, respond with an answer in 48 hours. After this, Know Your Customer (KYC) and identification checks will take place for the business and its directors.
3. Finalise the agreement
As soon as you agree to move forward with the terms and conditions, you will receive the relevant documents for you to sign and then return. After the final checks have been completed, the funds will be released. The time taken to release the funding varies depending on the funder, ranging from 24 to 72 hours.
Why does your business need supported living finance?
Providers in this sector deal with competitive property markets, regulatory deadlines, and income that doesn't always arrive on a predictable schedule. Structured finance can take pressure off each of these areas.
- Buy a property to operate as a supported living setting
- Move quickly to secure a building before a competing buyer
- Fund adapted bathrooms, hoists, and mobility equipment
- Expand into a second or third property
- Release capital from property or equipment you already own
- Fund specialist adapted vehicles
- Cover building works and refurbishment costs
- Bridge the wait between setup and first placement income
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Supported Living Finance FAQs
Who's eligible to apply for supported living finance?
Requirements differ between lenders, but you'll typically need to show that your business is UK-registered, provide full annual accounts and recent bank statements, and supply personal details for the directors, such as address and date of birth.
What paperwork will I need to provide for supported living finance?
Lenders will generally ask for your most recent financial statements, six months of business bank statements, and personal details for each director involved. As well as this, details of the property being purchased where relevant.
What funding routes are available to supported living businesses?
Options include commercial mortgages and property finance for buying premises, hire purchase, finance leases, and asset refinance for equipment and vehicles, and unsecured or working capital loans to manage cash flow around placement timing.
How do I improve my chances of being approved for supported living finance?
A strong, well-organised set of accounts helps, as does a clear explanation of how the funding ties to a specific outcome. Keeping existing borrowing under control and maintaining a solid credit history also works in your favour.
Can I get finance to buy a property for supported living use?
Yes. We arrange commercial mortgages and property finance for providers purchasing freehold or leasehold premises, as well as bridging finance where a property needs to be secured quickly.
What kinds of equipment and adaptations can be financed alongside a property purchase?
We arrange funding for adapted bathrooms, profiling beds, ceiling track hoists and other mobility equipment, nurse call and telecare systems, door entry and CCTV systems, adapted vehicles, and kitchen equipment.
