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Hotel Refurbishment Finance

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  • Payments geared to your turnover
  • Adverse Credit – no problem
  • No Income Proof Required
  • Repayment and interest-only available

Finance For Property

  • Terms up to 20 years
  • £50,000 – No Maximum
  • Rates from 2% over base rate
  • Up to 80% Loan to Value available

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  • Answers for all types of challenges
  • Solutions tailored to your needs
  • Arrangements tailored to your circumstances
  • Assets, cashflow, growth capital

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Hotel Refurbishment Finance

Give your guests the best hotel experience and invest in hotel refurbishment today.

If you're refurbishing a whole hotel or redeveloping one part of the business, you'll need the right funding to turn your plans into a reality.

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Running a hotel can be a highly competitive venture as there are always new businesses popping up across the country. The rise of Airbnb and third-party booking sites has meant that visitors now have a lot of information about every hotel at their fingertips, giving them the power to choose any hotel they want. 

Finding success as a hotelier is all about providing unparalleled service and building both a loyal customer base and a constant influx of new guests. In order to stand out in this growing market, you need to invest in your property - that's where hotel refurbishment comes in.

Whether you have recently purchased a hotel or are looking to renovate an existing property in your portfolio, you'll need the right funds to make sure the project is delivered to your specifications and within the desired timeframe.

Hotel refurbishment can be costly as it requires a lot of work, but you also must consider any loss of income caused by partial or full closure of your business for the duration of the work. This is one of the many reasons it's worth working with an experienced hotel finance broker to find and secure the right investment to complete your project.

Here at Rangewell, we work with hotel developers and owners to secure business loans of all types, including specific refurbishment loans that allow businesses like yours to take their offering to the next level. Want to learn more about hotel refurbishment finance or begin your application today? Get in touch with Rangewell or keep reading to learn more about why development finance can help and how it works. 

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Why do you need hotel refurbishment finance?

Refurbishing any commercial property can be expensive. Even light renovations require a significant upfront investment, so it's no wonder that many hotel owners put off refurbishment until it causes bigger problems for the business. 

Refurbishment covers a broad range of development work, from aesthetic changes all the way through to renovating whole areas of your hotel. Perhaps it's time to refresh your hotel rooms, or you want to rebrand the bar or restaurant in your hotel... whatever your ambitious plans, it's important to have the right finance to support the project. 

As part of the finance project, you will need to provide a comprehensive refurbishment plan, including proposed costs and timeframe. With this information, we can help to determine the best type of loan to support your project. 

Kick off your refurbishment with a hotel development finance loan; speak to Rangewell today.

How does hotel refurbishment finance work?

While there are many different kinds of refurbishment loans, most are calculated in the same way. A typical hotel refurbishment loan is based on the gross development value (GDV) of the planned project, i.e. the proposed value of the project upon completion. You may also see this referred to as the post-refurbishment works value.

Refurbishment loans range from £100k to £10m. Depending on the project, your application and your business background, lenders may provide up to 70% of GDV releasing funds in stages. If you are both purchasing and redeveloping a hotel, then we can help you with both the hotel commercial mortgage application and any other funding support to get your project started.

Depending on the scale of your project, loan terms of between 18-and 24 months are available, and there may also be short-term solutions like bridge loans to support cash flow between finance periods. 

Typical fees associated with hotel refurbishment finance include:

  • Arrangement fees: These are charged by the lender and are typically 1.5-2% of the total loan amount.
  • Exit fees: Usually chargeable when a loan is cleared. However, not all lenders will charge exit fees.
  • Valuation fees: Fees associated with the valuation process so the loan can be secured against an accurate GDV

There may be other costs to consider when applying for hotel renovation finance. To make sure you fully understand the costs and get access to the best possible finance product for your project, speak to Rangewell's team of experts for independent financial advice.  

Who can apply for hotel refurbishment finance?

In order to access hotel refurbishment finance, you will need a hotel property as loan security. Like traditional loans, the lender will take control of the property if the loan is not repaid. 

Other requirements include the submission of a business plan or development plan that demonstrates how you intend to spend the money, as well as any information about existing hotel loans and other investments. 

To find out if you are eligible for hotel financing to fund a refurbishment project, speak to Rangewell's team of experts. We help hotel owners to find and secure finance. We search the whole of market, including traditional lenders and commercial lenders, to find the best finance and rates.

Types of hotel refurbishment

Hotel finance is a broad term. What you can access depends greatly on your circumstances and business plan, but knowing which finance to choose depends on your plans.

Minor refurbishment

If you simply plan to redecorate your hotel, this is considered minor refurbishment. In most cases, this is work that needs to be carried out regularly (every few years) to keep the property up to a good standard. This may also be referred to as light refurbishment. 

Typically, your business will remain operational while undergoing minor refurbishment with some areas closed to the public for safety. Any light refurbishment work should not require planning permission, change of use or structural work - think carpet fitting, lighting repairs and painting. 

Major refurbishment

Major, or heavy, refurbishment covers anything larger than what we mentioned above. If you are building a new wing, changing the structure of your existing property or even acquiring a new property, then this is considered major work. 

Since these projects are typically a lot more expensive and require longer-term financial support, you will need to provide a detailed breakdown of the work and all projected costs involved in the project, along with a timeframe. The lender will usually carry out an independent valuation to ensure the accuracy of this information. For major projects, lenders will also request evidence of your past projects.

Remember: lenders make decisions based on risk, so the more information you can provide, the better. As independent finance brokers, we help hoteliers to get the best possible hotel business loans for their circumstances. This includes supporting the application process and identifying any risks or issues that lenders may have with your finance request. Then, we search the whole of market to match your application with the right funding to turn your refurbishment plans into a reality.

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Types of hotel finance for refurbishment

While a traditional development loan may be perfect for you, it's always worth taking the time to assess all of your options. Other common types of hotel finance that may benefit refurbishing businesses include:

Asset finance

As part of your refurbishment, you will likely be purchasing new assets such as office equipment, kitchen appliances or even furniture. Asset finance is a great way to fund such activity as you can spread the cost of these expensive purchases over a long period of time, rather than paying in bulk at the same time as the other refurbishment costs. 

This type of loan is specifically designed to support the purchase or lease of assets, so ideal if you are looking for ways to fund these acquisitions.

Bridging loans

Hotel bridge loans are short-term funding solutions that 'bridge' a funding gap. In one of the most common instances, a bridge loan will help kick off an acquisition or development while the main finance product is awaiting approval from the lender. Since bridge finance is typically short term, the funds are usually released quickly (sometimes within days). 

Refinance and debt consolidation

If you already have a number of finance products secured to your hotel, then it's worth speaking to Rangewell about whether now is the right time to refinance your hotel. By refinancing your existing arrangements, you may get access to better terms or even improve your position for additional funding applications, thus improving your chances of getting the very best hotel refurbishment loan. 

Whatever your plans, we'd love to hear from you. By supporting you throughout, we help to make what is typically a very complex and confusing process into a smooth and efficient application. Contact us today to find out what type of finance is right for you and to start your application. 

Finance your hotel refurbishment with Rangewell

Refurbishing a hotel is a costly and time-consuming process to make sure it runs as smoothly as possible and reduce downtime for your guests. There's no better time to transform your hotel and stand out from the crowd, so get the financial backing you need to realise your refurbishment plans with Rangewell.

Your finance stack could make or break your project, so work with the experts at Rangewell to make sure you have the right funding for your refurbishment. Whether you're planning light work or a full building restoration, we can help. Get in touch today to speak to one of our expert team members about hotel refurbishment finance. 

REAL EXAMPLES OF WHAT WE CAN DO

  • Find the most competitive loan to help an experienced hotel manager buy his own hotel

  • Help an established hotel completely refurbish their 42 room premises

  • Help a national hotel chain equip provide wi-fi in every room as a billable extra service

  • Find the most competitive finance to allow the owners of a historic country house convert and equip their premises as a resort hotel

  • Help arrange ‘Jigsaw’ Funding to allow an experienced hotel operator manager to buy an established business


Last update: 29 September 2022

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get financing for a hotel?

Hotel mortgages will be assessed on a case by case basis, but typically the following factors will determine how favourable a lender will view a commercial hotel lending application.

Industry experience 

A lender will want to know how much experience you have, specifically working in the hotel environment; the more experience you have, the more favourable your application will be. 

If you plan to leave your hotel's day-to-day management to someone else, your lender will scrutinise your hiring strategy and may adjust your loan to value amount accordingly. 

The lender will also want to see that all the appropriate food hygiene and licenses are in place and up to date. 

Occupancy rates

The business's profitability will rely on the occupancy rate if the revenues per available room (RevPAR) and average daily rates (ADR) are positive for lenders.

Trading accounts

Most lenders are likely to want to see at least two years of trading history. 

Business and marketing plans 

Most businesses won't survive in an online world without a solid marketing strategy. 

Location

Location can plan a massive part in the success of a business. If your hotel is close to transport hubs, office buildings, and entertainment centres) then this could plan a significant factor in its profitability. 

Out of all of the things above, the experience could play the biggest party. The more knowledge you have in the hospitality field, the more you'll show you can influence profitability.

What is a light refurbishment mortgage?

Light Refurbishment Mortgages can be used to buy properties that only require a ‘light’ upgrade. For instance, if the refurbishment doesn’t require planning permission or building regulations, then it is classed as light refurbishment.

What is Property Refurbishment?

Property refurbishment is the process or repairing and updating a property to make it suitable for living in, and for letting out to tenants.

What to consider before taking out a heavy refurbishment loan?

When looking to take a heavy refurbishment finance to refurbish a property, your lender will look at the following info:

  • An application form providing details about your current circumstance
  • A breakdown of your assets and liabilities
  • Details of the property you wish to refinance
  • Details of the work planned
  • Costs of the work planned
  • Timescales of the work planned
  • Details of your experience
  • Details of your exit strategy 

Speak to Rnagewell to find out what you need to get started with a refurbishment loan. 

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