This term refers to the cumulative Gross Development Value (GDV) of all property developments successfully completed by a developer or sponsor over the previous five years. It is a crucial indicator used within the UK property development finance sector to evaluate a developer’s experience, proven track record, and operational capacity. Lenders and investors depend on this figure to assess financial strength, project delivery capability, and overall reliability. A robust previous GDV volume helps build lender confidence, reduces perceived project risk, and plays an important role in supporting the approval process for new property development finance applications.
This sits beneath Sponsor Strength & Track Record, introducing a more specific variant of the measure without changing its core interpretation. It is commonly considered alongside Planning Success Rate (%), as both are closely related measures used to assess similar aspects of performance or risk.
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