District & County Investments (DCI) delivers £3.45m exit facility to support luxury apartment scheme in Heswall, Wirral

08 April 2026

District & County Investments (DCI) has provided a £3.45 million development exit facility to refinance a residential scheme at Lawnswood in Heswall, Wirral, supporting Blue Sky Developments, a longstanding repeat customer, as the project moves towards completion in 2026.

The development, progressing towards completion in 2026, comprises a high-quality, three-storey apartment block delivering nine executive two-bedroom apartments, complete with associated parking, landscaping and cycle storage.

DCI structured the facility as a development exit loan, refinancing the borrower’s existing development finance and providing additional time to complete unit sales at optimum value.

By stepping in at a critical stage of the project lifecycle, DCI ensured a seamless transition from development funding to exit finance, allowing the borrower to maintain momentum without disruption.

The structure provided the borrower with certainty and flexibility, removing pressure to dispose of units prematurely and enabling the scheme to reach its full market potential.

The transaction demonstrates DCI’s ability to support experienced developers with tailored funding solutions across the full lifecycle of a project, including refinancing and exit strategies.

Michael Clifford, Commercial Director at District & County Investments commented:

“This project highlights the importance of having the right funding partner in place at every stage of a development.

“By providing a structured exit facility, we enabled the borrower to refinance their existing loan and focus on achieving the best possible outcomes from the sales process.

“Our ability to move quickly and deliver a flexible solution ensured continuity for the client, while supporting the successful delivery of a high-quality residential scheme in a prime Wirral location.”

Eric O’Connor, director of BlueSky, added:

“DCI has been truly effective in providing a bespoke exit finance solution for this prestigious apartment development. Their levels of communication, attentiveness, speed and efficiency led to a seamless transition, enabling us to focus on other day to day matters with complete peace of mind.”

DCI continues to support brokers and borrowers with tailored funding solutions across bridging, development and exit finance, with a focus on speed of execution, simplicity of structure, and alignment of interests across the deal lifecycle.

For more information, visit: https://dcifinance.co.uk/