CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across Olney and Buckinghamshire. 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 Olney commercial mortgages, sector demand, transport connectivity and active regeneration programmes.
“Historic market town famous for Pancake Race. Cowper and Newton Museum. Strong independent retail.”
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Olney town centre conservation area improvements; modest housing allocations on village fringe; flood defence enhancements along River Great Ouse
The Buckinghamshire regional briefing covering Olney and the wider region. A Q2 2026 commercial property briefing on Buckinghamshire, a county of two halves stitched together, with Milton Keynes as the working commercial engine and the Chilterns commuter belt as the high-amenity, high-price-point ring around it. We walk through transaction volumes across the ten principal towns, the single Acuitus auction print at Newport Pagnell that anchors the county yield read at nearly thirteen percent, and where lender appetite sits today.
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20 commercial sales in Olney across the last 60 months, sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. 7 records in the current sample are confidently sector-classified; the wider recent sample is shown as general commercial transaction evidence.
Lavendon Grange, Abbey Farm House, Lavendon, Olney
The Old Granary, Dartmouth Road, Olney
3, High Street, Olney
Manor Cottage, High Street, Weston Underwood, Olney
Old Telephone Exchange, High Street, Lavendon, Olney
31, High Street South, Olney
19, Market Place, Olney
17b, Stilebrook Road, Olney
1 - 3, Northampton Road, Lavendon, Olney
Unit 7, Stanley Court, Olney
Unit 8, Stanley Court, Olney
Unit 9, Stanley Court, Olney
The Arch, 2f, West Street, Olney
19, Garage, Hipwell Court, Olney
Horseshoe Farm, Unit 3a, North End, Ravenstone, Olney
The Orchard, East Street, Olney
The British School, Weston Road, Olney
4, Stone Court, Emberton, Olney
51, Stilebrook Road, Olney
Clickers Yard Court, 2, Yardley Road, Olney
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 Olney commercial property deals. Each carries a different lender panel, LTV ceiling and pricing band, match the structure to the asset and the timeline.
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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 Olney. 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 Olney fundable, where the development opportunity sits, which lenders are active, and the asset classes our team finances most often.
Olney presents development opportunities linked to Olney town centre conservation area improvements. Growing demand from the Independent Retail 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 for quality properties.
Our team has deep experience arranging commercial mortgages, bridging loans, and development finance across Olney and the wider Buckinghamshire region, from independent retail investments to rural commercial conversions.
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We provide commercial mortgages, bridging finance, and development finance throughout Buckinghamshire.
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Recent sales, planning movement and market signals for Olney, drawn from HM Land Registry data and local authority planning registers.
HM Land Registry data shows 20 commercial property transactions in the Olney area over the past 60 months, with a median sale price of £308k. 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 3, High Street, Olney for £42,000,000 in Q2 2025, one of 3 commercial transactions recorded in the Olney 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 Olney, see our guide to getting a commercial mortgage or talk to us about the local market.
The questions we answer most often on Olney deals, covered in depth in our knowledge hub.
What lenders assess, who finds it easy, and how declined cases still get funded.
Deposit requirements by property type, acceptable sources, and ways to reduce yours.
The routes to 100% borrowing: additional security, strong trading businesses and equity.
High-street banks, challengers and specialists: who lends on what in Buckinghamshire.
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 Olney, sourced from HM Land Registry transactions and our own deal flow.
HM Land Registry recorded 20 commercial property transactions in Olney during the most recent reporting window. The median commercial sale price is £307,500, with the middle 50% of deals between £205,000 and £605,000. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Category B records).
The median commercial sale price recorded by HM Land Registry in Olney is £307,500. Smaller end deals (lower quartile) sit around £205,000, while larger transactions (upper quartile) reach £605,000 and above. These are the figures lenders will benchmark valuations against when assessing a commercial mortgage application in Olney.
The most active commercial sectors in Olney (by recorded transaction count) are: retail (5 transactions), office (1 transaction), 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 Olney. 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 Olney. We will review the asset, sector, deal structure and lender appetite specific to Olney and come back with an indicative rate, LTV and term within 24 to 48 hours.