How We Structure Partnerships for £1m+ Developments
- PropInvest Co.
- Sep 11
- 3 min read
When it comes to seven-figure developments, trust isn’t optional, it’s everything.
At PropInvest, we know that investors considering a £1m+ commitment want more than glossy numbers. They want to see structure, security, and alignment.
They want to know that their capital is being treated with the same care and diligence as our own.
That’s why we’ve developed a model that is transparent, protective, and built for partnership.
A Co-Owned Limited Company for Every Project
Every £1m+ development we take on is housed in its own Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) — a limited company set up specifically for that project.
This structure ensures:
Clarity of ownership: One investor partner. One project. One company.
Clean financials: Every cost, invoice, and drawdown is tied directly to that SPV — no crossover, no confusion.
Shared accountability: We are directors alongside our investor partners, with equal responsibility and visibility.
By ring-fencing each development in its own company, both sides know exactly where they stand. It’s not just good practice, it’s peace of mind.
A Shared Bank Account
Transparency doesn’t stop at the company level.
Each SPV has its own dedicated bank account, with both PropInvest and the investor having access. That means every movement of money - from contractor invoices to legal fees to drawdowns - can be tracked in real time.
This approach removes the opacity that too often characterises property partnerships. Investors aren’t left waiting for quarterly updates; they can see what’s happening day to day.
Investor Returns Come First
Our golden rule is simple: the investor gets paid before profit is split.
We structure deals so that:
The investor’s full capital is returned.
Their agreed fixed return is paid.
Only then are profits divided between investor and PropInvest.
This ensures that we only win when our investors win, perfect alignment of interest.
Full Transparency at Every Stage
Big developments move quickly, and complexity can multiply without the right systems.
To keep everyone aligned, we give investors:
Access to shared drives with all legal documents, contracts, and planning reports.
Live Gantt charts tracking the programme of works.
Regular updates with dated photos and videos direct from site.
We don’t expect investors to be on site. But we do expect them to feel in the loop, without needing to chase.
Why It Works
This structure has allowed us to build repeat partnerships with investors who return project after project.
Why? Because it delivers:
Security: Legal structures that protect their capital.
Transparency: No hidden costs, no grey areas, no surprises.
Alignment: Returns that prioritise investors before PropInvest.
Trust: Built deal by deal, through communication and delivery.
For investors writing cheques of £1m+, these aren’t luxuries, they’re essentials.
What Next?
At PropInvest, we don’t see our investors as lenders or clients. We see them as partners.
Our SPV model, shared bank accounts, and investor-first structures are designed to remove doubt and replace it with confidence. That’s how we’ve raised millions in private finance and delivered returns on some of the most ambitious projects in our pipeline.
If you’re looking at placing £1m+ into UK property development and want to understand how we structure partnerships, we’d be happy to walk you through our model in detail.
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