CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across Newbury and Berkshire. Led by Matt Lenzie, ex-Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland, institutional-grade underwriting, direct lender access and decisions in 48 hours.
CMB combines former Lloyds and Bank of Scotland underwriting experience with direct board-level relationships at the UK's leading commercial lenders.
Former Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland professionals who understand lender criteria inside-out
Direct relationships with lender decision-makers for faster approvals and better terms
Proven success arranging complex commercial property finance across the UK
The factors lenders weigh when assessing Newbury commercial mortgages, sector demand, transport connectivity and active regeneration programmes.
“Vodafone HQ location with strong telecoms cluster. Quality market town with premium retail. Greenham Common site offering development opportunities.”
, CMB Market Analysis
Market Street regeneration scheme; London Road Industrial Estate intensification; Sandleford Park strategic housing site (1,500 homes); racecourse mixed-use development
The Berkshire regional briefing covering Newbury and the wider region. A Q2 2026 commercial property briefing on Berkshire, the institutional heart of the Thames Valley, with Reading and Slough anchoring the M4 corridor, Europe's largest single-ownership trading estate at Slough, and a corporate occupier base running from Oracle and Microsoft to Mars, Reckitt and Vodafone. We walk through transaction volumes across the ten principal towns, fifteen Acuitus auction prints clearing between roughly five point six five and ten point four percent, and where lender appetite sits today.
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122 commercial sales in Newbury across the last 60 months, sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. 30 records in the current sample are confidently sector-classified; the wider recent sample is shown as general commercial transaction evidence.
Prince Henry House, Unit 20, Kingsclere Park, Kingsclere, Newbury
Mallard House, Newbury Business Park, Newbury
Rookery Farmhouse, Woolton Hill, Newbury
Raceview Business Centre, C1, Hambridge Road, Newbury
Innovation House, Abex Road, Newbury
4, Sandleford Parade, Newbury
Fairfax House, 20 - 22, London Road, Newbury
Riverside House, 1, Mill Lane, Newbury
West Street House, West Street, Newbury
Queen Isabelle House, Unit 5, Kingsclere Park, Kingsclere, Newbury
Elcot Park Hotel, Elcot, Newbury
Bayer House, Strawberry Hill, Newbury
Crown House, 40a, London Road, Newbury
2, Sandford House Cottages, Kingsclere, Newbury
St. Johns Post Office, 1, Andover Road, Newbury
Unit C, Raceview Business Centre, Newbury
Shepherds Hill House, School Lane, Boxford, Newbury
Crown House, 40a, London Road, Newbury
Butterfield House, 1, St Johns Road, Newbury
Sage House, Newtown Common, Newbury
The Old Shop, Woolton Hill, Newbury
Bishops Green Farm House, Bishops Green, Newbury
Wawcott House, Elcot, Newbury
Lock House, Overbridge Square, Newbury
Hambridge Business Centre, Unit 10, Hambridge Lane, Newbury
Venture House, Unit K, Bone Lane, Newbury
The Barn House, Ball Hill, Newbury
Mulberry House, Old Bath Road, Newbury
Queen Isabelle House, Unit 6, Kingsclere Park, Kingsclere, Newbury
Wessex House, Oxford Road, Newbury
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Category B records). Sector classification is address-based and best-effort; unclassified records are shown as general commercial transactions and smaller sectors may include mixed-use or conversion deals.
Three core debt structures cover the majority of Newbury commercial property deals. Each carries a different lender panel, LTV ceiling and pricing band, match the structure to the asset and the timeline.
Founder & Principal Broker
With a career spanning Lloyds Bank, Bank of Scotland, and a partnership in a corporate finance business, Matt brings institutional-grade expertise to every deal in Newbury. Currently a board advisor to a pension administrator and trustee with £3.9bn of assets under advisory, Matt has raised over £300m of capital for property professionals across the UK.
View Full ProfileWhat makes Newbury fundable, where the development opportunity sits, which lenders are active, and the asset classes our team finances most often.
Newbury presents development opportunities linked to Market Street regeneration scheme. Growing demand from the Telecommunications (Vodafone HQ) sector is creating opportunities for purpose-built commercial space and conversion projects. Strong transport links enhance viability for mixed-use and residential-led schemes.
Good appetite across property types. Corporate covenants valued.
Our team has deep experience arranging commercial mortgages, bridging loans, and development finance across Newbury and the wider Berkshire region, from commercial property purchases to tech workspace conversions.
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We provide commercial mortgages, bridging finance, and development finance throughout Berkshire.
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Recent sales, planning movement and market signals for Newbury, drawn from HM Land Registry data and local authority planning registers.
84 relevant planning applications are awaiting decision with West Berkshire Council, proposing 70 units with an estimated gross development value of £23m.
Source: West Berkshire Council planning register
HM Land Registry data shows 122 commercial property transactions in the Newbury area over the past 60 months, with a median sale price of £310k. Lender appetite tends to follow transaction evidence, so an active local market supports stronger valuations.
Source: HM Land Registry price paid data
HM Land Registry records the sale of Prince Henry House, Unit 20, Kingsclere Park, Kingsclere, Newbury for £275,000 in Q4 2025, one of 1 commercial transaction recorded in the Newbury area that quarter.
Source: HM Land Registry price paid data
Planning movement often signals upcoming finance demand. If you are buying, refinancing or developing in Newbury, see our guide to getting a commercial mortgage or talk to us about the local market.
The questions we answer most often on Newbury deals, covered in depth in our knowledge hub.
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Leniency by lender category and product type, and what flexibility really costs.
Typical 2026 pricing by product, and what drives the rate you are offered.
Data-grounded answers about commercial property finance in Newbury, sourced from HM Land Registry transactions and our own deal flow.
HM Land Registry recorded 122 commercial property transactions in Newbury during the most recent reporting window. The median commercial sale price is £310,000, with the middle 50% of deals between £210,000 and £540,000. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Category B records).
The median commercial sale price recorded by HM Land Registry in Newbury is £310,000. Smaller end deals (lower quartile) sit around £210,000, while larger transactions (upper quartile) reach £540,000 and above. These are the figures lenders will benchmark valuations against when assessing a commercial mortgage application in Newbury.
The most active commercial sectors in Newbury (by recorded transaction count) are: office (26 transactions), retail (2 transactions), agri (1 transaction). Sector mix matters because lender appetite, LTV ceilings and rate pricing all vary by use class. Speak to our team for an indicative quote on the sector you are targeting.
Yes. We arrange commercial mortgages, commercial bridging finance and development finance for property in Newbury. Typical loan sizes range from £150,000 to £25m+, with LTVs up to 75% on standard commercial assets and up to 70% LTGDV on development. Whole-of-market access, including the high-street banks, challenger lenders and specialist commercial funders.
Call 07595 366094 or use the contact form to request a commercial mortgage quote in Newbury. We will review the asset, sector, deal structure and lender appetite specific to Newbury and come back with an indicative rate, LTV and term within 24 to 48 hours.