Land Subdivision Finance

Civil works funding to turn one site into multiple sellable titles.

Land subdivision finance funds the cost of physically dividing a parcel of land into separate, individually titled lots - covering civil works, infrastructure, council contributions, and the cost of getting new titles registered. Whether the project is a two-lot suburban split or a larger staged subdivision, the loan is structured around the development milestones and repaid through the sale of the new lots. At Commercial Property Funding, subdivision loans are assessed commercially, structured around the project, and settled quickly.

Overview

  • Loan SizeUp to $10 million
  • Maximum LVRUp to 70% land purchase plus up to 100% project costs
  • Interest RatesFrom 7.5% p.a.
  • Loan TermsUp to 24 months
  • Property SecurityApproval-held residential or industrial land
  • Pre-salesNot required
  • Interest StructureCapitalised - no monthly debt servicing required
  • DrawdownsStaged in line with civil works milestones
  • Takeout FundingAvailable on completed projects
  • LocationAvailable across all Australian states and territories

Land subdivision finance funds the cost of physically dividing a parcel of land into separate, individually titled lots - covering civil works, infrastructure, council contributions, and the cost of getting new titles registered. Whether the project is a two-lot suburban split or a larger staged subdivision, the loan is structured around the development milestones and repaid through the sale of the new lots. At Commercial Property Funding, subdivision loans are assessed commercially, structured around the project, and settled quickly.

Land Subdivision Finance in Australia

Land subdivision finance is development funding designed specifically for the civil works phase of a project - the stage where a single parcel of land is divided into multiple individually titled lots ready for sale. Typical costs covered include site preparation, sewer and water connections, roads and access, stormwater works, council contributions, surveying, and the cost of getting new titles registered.

At Commercial Property Funding, the structure is built around the project itself. Funding covers up to 70% of the land value plus up to 100% of approved project delivery costs, with drawdowns released in line with civil works milestones. Interest is capitalised into the facility - there's no monthly debt servicing during the term - and pre-sales are not required. That's a meaningful difference from bank-led subdivision lending, where pre-sale targets often delay the start of works or force developers to discount to hit them.

Assessment is asset-led and project-focused. We work through the feasibility, the development approval, the project program, and the exit strategy - typically the staged sale of registered lots, a refinance, or a transition into the next CPF facility if construction follows. Loans are available to individual, company, and trust borrowers, including SPVs structured for the project.

Why Developers Use Land Subdivision Finance

  • img Up to 70% of land value plus 100% of project delivery costs
  • img No pre-sale requirements - start civil works without contracts in place
  • img Staged drawdowns aligned with civil works milestones
  • img Capitalised interest - no monthly debt servicing during the term
  • img Funds two-lot through to larger staged subdivisions
  • img Takeout funding available once the project completes
  • img No brokerage clawbacks - broker commissions stay paid

When Land Subdivision Finance is Used

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Two-Lot and Small Subdivisions

Suburban splits, dividing an existing larger lot into two or three separate titles. Often a first project for new developers.

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Larger Staged Subdivisions

Multi-lot residential subdivisions delivered in stages, with civil works funding released as each stage progresses.

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DA-Approved Sites Ready to Move

CPF funds civil works on shovel-ready projects—no pre-sale targets, no bank timelines to wait on. With your DA in hand, you can break ground now.

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Refinancing a Maturing Subdivision Loan

When an existing subdivision facility is approaching maturity and works aren't yet complete, refinance to a new facility.

Have a Subdivision Project Ready to Fund?

Submit your scenario for assessment or speak with our team about subdivision finance for your next project.

What the Facility Covers

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Up to 70% of the land value
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Civil works - earthworks, sewer, water, drainage, electrical
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Roads, access, and stormwater infrastructure
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Surveying, planning, and engineering costs
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Council contributions and headworks charges
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Title creation and registration costs
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Capitalised interest budget through the loan term

frequently asked questions

Land subdivision finance is development funding for the civil works phase of a project - the costs of physically dividing one parcel of land into multiple individually titled lots. It typically covers earthworks, services, roads, council contributions, surveying, and registration of the new titles.

No. CPF subdivision facilities don't require pre-sales. That means civil works can begin without locking in early buyer contracts, and there's no pressure to discount lots just to hit a pre-sale target imposed by a lender.

Up to $10 million, structured as up to 70% of the land value plus up to 100% of approved project delivery costs. The exact lend depends on the feasibility, location, zoning, project program, and expected end value of the registered lots.

Drawdowns are staged in line with civil works milestones - earthworks, services, roadworks, and so on - confirmed through progress claims and inspections. The structure aligns the loan with the actual delivery program rather than releasing all funds upfront.

Yes. Two-lot and small subdivisions are common first projects, and CPF supports first-time developers where the feasibility is sound, DA is in place, and there's a credible exit. The team focuses on the project, not just the borrower's prior track record.

Industrial land subdivisions are funded under the same structure as residential. The assessment focuses on zoning, demand, expected sale prices for the registered lots, and the program of civil works.

A no-cost, no-obligation Letter of Offer can be issued within 48 hours of a complete submission. Settlement typically follows within seven days of executed loan documents.

The loan is repaid through the agreed exit - typically the staged sale of registered lots, a refinance to a longer-term facility, or progression to a CPF construction facility if the next stage of the project involves building. Takeout funding is available on completed projects.

Yes. CPF works directly with brokers and introducers, and there are no clawbacks on brokerage paid - ever. Brokerage stays paid regardless of how the loan exits.