Rise Capital Solves a 30-Year Problem

How the Rise Capital Model Solves a 30-Year Problem in Property Development Finance

For over three decades, property development finance in the UK has been dominated by a system that favoured banks over builders, lenders over investors — and failed all parties during market downturns. From the 1990s housing crash to the RBS GRG scandal in 2008, to the post-COVID inflation and interest rate crisis, traditional development funding has been a high-risk, debt-fuelled system built to benefit institutions — not investors or developers.

At Rise Capital, we’ve built a new, market-leading model that directly addresses the failures of the past 30 years. Our debt-free syndicate structure delivers fixed annual returns, capital protection through third-party escrow, and rental fall-back strategies that protect both capital and income — all while aligning developers and investors from day one.

This is not an iteration of the old model. It’s a reinvention — one that solves the core flaws in property development finance, for good.

A 30-Year Legacy of Broken Finance

1990s – Recession, High Interest Rates, and Developer Defaults

Interest rates spiked to 15%. Developers defaulted en masse. Banks repossessed projects and homes, triggering widespread distrust in traditional finance.

2000s – Easy Credit, Overleveraging, and Refinancing Dependency

High loan-to-value lending (LTVs of 80–90%) became standard. Developers grew reliant on refinancing and bridging loans. Projects became debt-driven, not value-driven.

2008 – Global Financial Crisis and RBS GRG Scandal

The RBS GRG unit forced viable developers into administration. Profitable schemes were seized and sold. Investors lost control — and capital.

2010s – Bridging Lenders Rise, But Risks Remain

Alternative lenders filled the void, but often charged double-digit interest, upfront fees, and default penalties. Many simply mimicked the same lender-first mentality.

2020s – COVID-19, Inflation, and Interest Rate Volatility

Delayed construction, rising material costs, and interest rate hikes (up to 5.25%) exposed over-leveraged projects. Refinancing dried up. Many developments stalled or failed.

The Old Model's Core Problems

How Rise Capital Fixes the Model — Permanently

At Rise Capital, we’ve built a development funding model that removes banks, protects investors, and aligns everyone involved — solving the root problems of legacy finance.

1. 100% Private Capital = No Banks, No Bridging Loans

We don’t borrow from banks. Instead, we raise:

• 90% of project costs from our syndicate investors

• These investors receive a fixed 10% annual return, secured and paid first

• 10% comes from equity investors, who receive 40% of project profits

There is no senior lender in the structure. Syndicate investors are not subordinated. They are the first to be repaid.

2. Escrow-Based Capital Control

All investor funds are held in third-party escrow accounts, released only on certified milestones. This eliminates misuse of funds and gives full transparency.

You don’t just invest. You invest with oversight.

3. Rental Fall-back Strategy = Built-In Exit Flexibility

If the completed units do not sell within 3 months of practical completion:

• The capital converts into a buy-to-let-style mortgage paying 4% p.a.

• A third-party mortgage (planned within 75% LTV) repays investor capital and return

• Until repayment, investors receive rental income and retain equity upside
  
  

No forced sales. No fire-sale valuations. Just a structured, sustainable exit.

4. Full Alignment from Day One

• Developers only receive profit after investors are paid

• Investors have access to our secure investor portal with:

  • Drawdown reporting

  • Monthly webinar updates

  • Legal documentation

  • Performance tracking

What It Means for HNWIs, Family Offices & Wealth Managers

1. Fixed income

2. Downside protection

3. Clean tax treatment (UK SPV + offshore compatibility)

4. Transparent legal and operational structure

5. Real assets, real returns — no reliance on debt

Whether you’re a UK-based investor, a Dubai family office, or a Singapore trust investing via an SPV or nominee, our model was built with your needs in mind.

Summary: The Rise Capital Model Is the Future of Real Estate Investment

Ready to Join a Smarter Model?

Before you invest, we meet with every prospective investor to ensure mutual alignment and that our model is a good fit for your goals.

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