21/07/2026
Bridging Finance - Build First, Sell Later 🏗️🏡
When timing doesn't line up between selling and building, a bridging strategy can keep things moving.
In this case, the client had already secured their new property and was ready to build their dream home - but didn't want to sell their current PPR too early.
The solution? A structured bridging loan using existing equity.
💰 Here's how it was set up:
• Total lending: $2.2M
• $1.04M bridging debt (interest capitalised)
• $1.16M end debt (Owner Occupied P&I loan)
🔑 Key features of the structure:
• Equity used from current PPR
• "As if complete" valuation used on the new build
• Build contract in place for the new home
• No repayments on the bridging portion during construction (interest capitalised)
• Standard repayments commence on the end debt only
✅ What this achieved:
• Build commenced without needing to sell first
• Flexibility to sell the existing home post-completion
• Cash flow managed during construction
• Clean transition from bridging to long-term lending
A practical solution when upgrading - giving you control over timing, not the market.
📩 Building your next home and unsure how to bridge the gap? Let's map it out.