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UK: Development finance lender Atelier has surpassed £1 billion of gross lending having funded projects across residential, purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) and the care sectors over the past seven years.
Atelier is targeting the next £1 billion of gross lending over the next three years, driven by the expansion of its origination team.
The firm expects to see “improving market confidence and sustained demand” across its core sectors.
Chris Gardner, CEO of Atelier, said: “Reaching £1 billion 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,” Gardner said.
Paul Silva, CFO of Atelier, added: “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.”
Highlights:
- Development finance lender Atelier has surpassed £1 billion in gross lending, supporting residential, PBSA and care sector projects over seven years
- The lender is targeting a further £1 billion of lending within three years, driven by the expansion of its origination team
- Atelier expects improving market confidence and sustained demand across its core lending sectors
