Heliting International Properties is building on business as well as offices thanks to a finance deal with Lloyds TSB in Southampton.

The Bournemouth-based property developer has grown dramatically, developing a portfolio with a current value of almost £40m - and this growth looks set to continue.

Its most recent development in Staines is its largest so far and puts Heliting in a league with some of the largest property developers on the south coast. The refurbishment of the Old Police Station in Staines is part of a prestigious office development with an investment value of over £12m and is to be let by the Secretary of State for the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.

David Bull, financial director for the company, said: "The project was a huge step forward for us and we couldn't have gone ahead without the support provided by Lloyds TSB Commercial. Through providing a £4.5m bridging loan facility we have been able to reach our targets and provide some of the most prestigious and spacious office accommodation in the area."

The Old Police Station and the new Heliting House are part of a major speculative office development within the area and will provide 20,500 sq ft of high specification office interiors.