Real estate bonds are also called property bonds and are a way for developers to raise funds from investors in the form of a loan. To fund the early stages of the development, property developers or construction companies issue bonds which are secured against the property, or land with a legal charge. This is registered on the property title at the Land Registry Office and offers security for the investors’ capital. The terms of the agreement vary but typically last 2-5 years, during which the investor is paid an interest rate on their initial investment. Once the agreement period comes to an end, the bond is said to mature and the loan amount is returned.