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    Meet The Team

    No fuss applications, no exit fees, all credit types accepted

    We have brokers in various locations around England.

    Who’s nearest to you?

    As well as our head office in Norfolk, we also have brokers located in Lincolnshire, Manchester and Leicestershire

    Meet the Development Money Team

    Esther Bennett:

    07940 965522

    Esther’s property journey started in Suffolk working for a small independent Estate Agent in the 1990’s.  It was also the time when she bought her own property, a small refurb project.

    Afterwards she went onto a PA and Marketing role for a Home Improvement Company where she progressed into Management co-running a sub division of the Limelight Group, a large UK Company based in Essex.

    In 2002 Esther went onto work in Commercial Lending for a large UK National Brokerage and carried out 12 years of service as a Commercial Broker prior to setting up her own Brokerage ‘Development Money’ offering Bridging & Development and Investment/Commercial Finance.

    Over this period not only had Esther been a Landlord carrying outs some Refurbishments and Flips in Suffolk, she moved into Norfolk and challenged herself to an extension within PDR’s to include a Heavy Refurbishment.   Her most recent property challenge (Commercial to Residential) was a major 10,000 sq ft Development which was reduced to 7,000 sq ft to include a Conversion and New Build of 6 units in Norfolk.  Successfully some units have been sold and some retained and let to private/corporate tenants that is managed in-house.

    This build experience that she obtained during the term of her build helps assist other borrowers that enquire about finance at Development Money.

    Esther has 2 children that keep her extremely busy and in her spare time she likes interior design/art and loves to cook and entertain her friends.  When out of the UK she loves to sail her Hobiecat in warmer climates and explore new Islands.

    Mark Ellis ACIB:

    07843 147539

    Mark has carried out his own Property Rearrangement on an HMO back to a Single Family Dwelling.

    Mark has had 25 years of working in Corporate and Commercial Lending for several High Street Banks.  His former post, Head of Real Estate saw Mark manage a team of 130 Business Development Managers and a Multi-Billion Pound loan book.

    In Mark’s spare time he is a regular Gym member however his quality time is spent with his wife and young daughter enjoying and exploring new destinations around the UK and Overseas.

    Grahame Wells:

    0776 588 1996

    CEMAP, FPC 1,2,3

    Grahame is our newest member to the Development Money team.  His first exposure to property was at Greenwich University where he trained as an architect.  In the last 10 years Grahame then went on to start his own Finance Business doing Residential and Commercial Mortgages, Life and Protection Insurance.  During this time he also acquired some Commercial Investments that he still manages.

    Grahame is based out of our Head office in Norwich and was born locally!  His favourite pastimes are playing County and National Badminton, gymming and swimming and spending quality time with his new family.

    Sarah-Ann Cotes:

    01508 491111

    Sarah-Ann began her career in Pensions working in London, Essex and Norfolk.  She went on to start up her own business in 2005 selling children’s gifts and accessories and for 10 years dealt with the daily running of her business with all aspects from sales, marketing and accounts.

    Sarah-Ann joined the Development Money Team in Summer 2019 and heads up their accounts department.

    Mark Ellis … Many thanks for your time on the phone yesterday and I appreciated your honesty.  I will definitely be in touch again when I have another project to fund.


    Edward Morgan

    Development Money
    5
    2019-06-03T11:38:36+00:00

    Edward Morgan

    Mark Ellis … Many thanks for your time on the phone yesterday and I appreciated your honesty.  I will definitely be in touch again when I have another project to fund.

    “Just a mention and a massive thank you to Esther Bennett and her team today for the very inspiring meeting we had today. I cannot speak highly enough of her attention towards her clients in working out the best ways forward to allow financing of property purchases using creative finance. Thank you Esther, looking forward to working with you for the long term. Anyone else looking at Bridging and Development finance..... don't look any further!”


    G Kondel

    Development Money
    5
    2019-04-24T16:43:59+00:00

    G Kondel

    “Just a mention and a massive thank you to Esther Bennett and her team today for the very inspiring meeting we had today. I cannot speak highly enough of her attention towards her clients in working out the best ways forward to allow financing of property purchases using creative finance. Thank you Esther, looking forward to working with you for the long term. Anyone else looking at Bridging and Development finance..... don't look any further!”

    For the past 4 months I have been tirelessly working to refinance onto a Development finance package. Don't let anyone let you think it's easy! I have been more than lucky to have a great team of brokers, solicitors and friends and family behind me. So pleased today to hear it's all gone through as planned. Now the real work can begin. Thanks to Karl Mitchell, Esther Bennett at Development Money. (Testimonial taken from Development Money Bridging Finance, Development Finance and Commercial Finance Facebook page)


    Barbara Cunningham

    Development Money
    5
    2019-06-03T11:39:16+00:00

    Barbara Cunningham

    For the past 4 months I have been tirelessly working to refinance onto a Development finance package. Don't let anyone let you think it's easy! I have been more than lucky to have a great team of brokers, solicitors and friends and family behind me. So pleased today to hear it's all gone through as planned. Now the real work can begin. Thanks to Karl Mitchell, Esther Bennett at Development Money. (Testimonial taken from Development Money Bridging Finance, Development Finance and Commercial Finance Facebook page)

    “I just wanted to drop you a line and say it's been a pleasure working with Lesia Chomiak. There was a delay on the vendors side but I must say the transaction was very simple and not overly complicated like other lenders! She is a credit to your team”


    D Chaddah

    Development Money
    5
    2019-05-30T13:14:07+00:00

    D Chaddah

    “I just wanted to drop you a line and say it's been a pleasure working with Lesia Chomiak. There was a delay on the vendors side but I must say the transaction was very simple and not overly complicated like other lenders! She is a credit to your team”

    Mark Ellis … excellent staff member who talked me through my options.  A credit to the Company.


    Julie Carter

    Development Money
    5
    2019-06-03T11:37:58+00:00

    Julie Carter

    Mark Ellis … excellent staff member who talked me through my options.  A credit to the Company.

    “When the possible seems impossible, one phone call to Esther Bennett and her amazing team is all you need to do! Well done to the brilliant Development Money team!”


    SSK Developments

    Development Money
    5
    2019-04-24T20:15:42+00:00

    SSK Developments

    “When the possible seems impossible, one phone call to Esther Bennett and her amazing team is all you need to do! Well done to the brilliant Development Money team!”

    Had numerous dealings with Esther and her team.  They have helped with Commercial refinancing and Bridging loans for our developments. Great communication, great service and great people!


    Steven Pardoe

    Development Money
    5
    2019-06-03T11:37:25+00:00

    Steven Pardoe

    Had numerous dealings with Esther and her team.  They have helped with Commercial refinancing and Bridging loans for our developments. Great communication, great service and great people!

    “In one of my most stressed/testing times, Karl has been an absolute star. Could not be more helpful, and I have to say stands out head and shoulders above the other 3 brokers I have been dealing with.”


    C Wyatt

    Development Money
    5
    2019-05-30T13:09:32+00:00

    C Wyatt

    “In one of my most stressed/testing times, Karl has been an absolute star. Could not be more helpful, and I have to say stands out head and shoulders above the other 3 brokers I have been dealing with.”

    "I'll be back"

    Sampson Homes Ltd

    Development Money
    5
    2019-05-30T13:12:34+00:00

    Sampson Homes Ltd

    "I'll be back"
    5
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    Development Money

    Lesia Chomiak: 

    CEMAP, CEFA

    Lesia has extensive experience in Commercial Lending previously working for a Commercial Bank and National Brokerage.  She has also worked for several lenders in their Administration and Complaints Handling Teams.

    In her spare time Lesia enjoys Skiing, Country Walks, Dog Sitting, Property Refurbishment and is also a Landlady of UK and Overseas Property assets.