JV Structuring
Joint venture partnerships structured between capital partners and operators on a deal-by-deal basis, so both sides are aligned on risk, return and exit from day one. We help match capital to vetted opportunities and structure the legal and financial terms of the partnership.
It suits investors with capital looking for opportunities, and operators with deals looking for funding partners.
How JV structuring works
We do more than introduce parties — we help structure the partnership so both sides are aligned before they commit.
Tell us your side
Whether you have capital looking for a deal or a deal looking for capital — share your position, your numbers and what you are trying to achieve.
We structure the partnership
We match capital to vetted opportunities and structure the legal and financial terms — risk, return and exit aligned from day one.
Introduced and supported
We introduce the parties, help formalise the JV agreement, and support the partnership through to delivery and exit.
Structured deal-by-deal
Every JV is structured around the specific deal — not a template — so the partnership fits the opportunity.
Capital + Operator
Partnerships structured deal-by-deal between investors with capital and operators with opportunities.
Aligned on risk & return
Both sides agree the risk, return and exit before committing — no misaligned expectations down the line.
Vetted opportunities
We help match capital to deals that have been appraised against realistic values and exits.
Legal & financial structure
We help shape the legal and financial terms of the partnership, not just introduce the parties.
Serving London & the Home Counties
We source off-market property, arrange specialist finance and provide advisory services across London and the Home Counties — with deep, location-specific market knowledge in every area we cover.
JV structuring FAQs
What is a joint venture in property development?
A joint venture (JV) in property development is a partnership between two or more parties who combine resources to complete a project. Typically one party brings capital and the other brings the deal or operational expertise. The profits are shared according to pre-agreed terms that reflect each party's contribution and risk.
How are JV profits structured?
JV profits are typically structured as either a fixed-percentage split of the development profit, a preferred return for the capital partner with a residual share for the operator, or a hybrid that combines both. The structure is agreed and documented before the partnership begins, so both sides know their return and their exit before committing.
Do I need capital or a deal to use JV structuring?
Either. We work with investors who have capital and are looking for vetted opportunities, and with operators who have a deal and need a funding partner. We help match the two sides and structure the legal and financial terms of the partnership.
How does Mclains Commercial add value to a JV?
We do more than introduce parties. We help structure the partnership so risk, return and exit are aligned from day one, we appraise the deal against realistic values and exits, and we can arrange the development finance alongside the JV. This means the partnership and the funding are coordinated end to end.
Example JV structures
Investor capital meets developer deal
An investor with capital was matched to a developer with a vetted site in Luton, with profits split after the capital partner's preferred return.
Single-scheme partnership in Milton Keynes
A deal-by-deal JV structured around a single mixed-use scheme, with both sides aligned on risk, return and exit before committing.
Example deals are illustrative and based on typical transactions we arrange.
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