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Self Build Mortgages

If you’re looking to purchase a self-build home, or alter an existing property or land for a new self-build property, then you’ll need the right mortgage in place – a conventional residential mortgage won’t be right for purpose. Our mortgage advisers fully understand the complexities of building your own home and can help arrange the right self-build mortgage to start you off on your journey.

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Self Build Mortgages

Bespoke residential self-build mortgages are the ideal fit for your project and financial circumstances, helping you build your dream home.

Self-build homes are now more popular than ever. As well as being cost-effective in some cases, having the ability to design and build a home to your specification is desirable for many.

When self-building your own home, having the right finance in place from the start is key. Self-build mortgages differ from conventional residential mortgages as funding is released in stages throughout the project until completion. Self-build mortgages also have different affordability calculations and deposit requirements, meaning it is vital to ensure you know your budget before you commit.

With an unrivalled panel of lenders, we act as your partner in property finance – providing a personal service to ensure you are in control and confident throughout every stage of your self-build journey.

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How we work

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Service

Service excellence is at the heart of our business. We are renowned for our highly personal and bespoke approach to securing property finance for our clients, ensuring you feel in control and confident throughout your investment journey.

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Expertise

We thrive in complex, challenging scenarios and work creatively in our negotiations with our trusted network of mainstream, private and specialist lenders to ensure we always secure the best possible outcome for your circumstances.

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Relationships

We mean it when we say we see you as a valued partner. Our relationship with you is important to us and our team will continue to serve as your personal property adviser long after your first deal with us is completed and over the line.

Secure your self build mortgage with LDN Finance.

Building your own dream home is no small feat. Our award-winning team are on hand, committed to helping you best understand your options and ensure a straight-forward streamlined process. Our expert advisers will walk you through the process, detailing and reviewing all the options along the way.

There are two types of self-build mortgages. The most common type is an arrears loan where the payments are made at each stage once building work is completed. The next type is an advance. This is where payments are made at the beginning of each stage helping to alleviate the need for short-term borrowing such as bridging loans.

Although interest rates tend to be slightly higher on self-build mortgages, there are benefits once the building work is complete as the value of your self-built home may be significantly higher than the cost of building it. There are also savings to be made on stamp duty as this is only charged on the cost of the land you’re building on and does not include the cost of the building work (you should ensure you receive tax advice before committing to a self-build).

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Your trusted, personal property finance partner on hand at every step.

With an unrivalled appreciation for the complexities involved when building your own home, we’ll offer the best advice for your requirements. Taking out a self-build mortgage generally has more paperwork involved as you’ll need to present detailed plans of the home you plan to build. This will include a breakdown of costs, evidence of planning permission, buildings regulations approval, proof of site insurance and structural warranty, construction drawings and more. This is where our personal, dedicated advisers will be on hand to help you navigate through the process with trusted advice and guidance.

Looking for high value finance? We regularly secure complex, high-value mortgages for HNW individuals, expats, foreign nationals and self-employed individuals and are proficient in navigating complex scenarios, such as foreign income, high loan to value requirements and Lombard lending.

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Testimonials

Our happy clients

As a returning customer, I would like to express my sincere thanks to the team for their outstanding support during the completion of my property purchase. In particular, Catherine and Darren have been incredibly helpful throughout the process. Their communication, professionalism, and customer service have been absolutely excellent, making the entire experience smooth and reassuring. Many thanks again for all your hard work.

Completion

April 2026

My fiancée and I were recommended to LDN Finance when we started our mortgage journey, and the service we have received, and continue to receive, has been outstanding throughout. Phil Levesley initially looked after us and made what can be a very daunting process feel straightforward and easy to understand. He took the time to explain everything clearly, never rushed us, and was always happy to answer any questions we had. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble. As part of the process, we also wanted to explore a number of protection policies, and Phil introduced us to his colleague, Antony Cotchos.

Antony was exceptional throughout. He spent a considerable amount of time with us on calls, carefully explaining the various options available and helping us understand what would be most suitable for our circumstances. At every stage, we felt we were in incredibly safe hands and receiving advice that genuinely had our best interests at heart. During the application process, there were some additional questions raised by the insurer regarding a medical matter. Antony was fantastic in the way he handled this. He took the time to investigate the situation thoroughly, kept us informed throughout, explained our options clearly, and worked tirelessly to help us achieve the best possible outcome.

Thanks to his support and expertise, we now have the right policies in place and the peace of mind that comes with knowing our family will be protected should the unexpected happen.

A huge thank you to both Phil and Antony for their professionalism, knowledge, patience, and support throughout the entire process. I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending LDN Finance to friends and family.

Expert Guidance Every Step of the Way

June 2026

Owen was absolutely amazing and supported me every step of the way throughout the mortgage process. He was always clear, patient, and incredibly reassuring, making what could have been a stressful experience feel smooth and manageable. Bharathy was also really helpful, promptly getting in touch and making sure all the relevant information was handled efficiently. I couldn’t be happier with the service and would highly recommend them both. Five stars without hesitation.

Outstanding mortgage support

February 2026

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