St Austell, CornwallLocal lender appetite and market data

Specialist Commercial Mortgage Broker in St Austell

CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across St Austell and Cornwall. Led by Matt Lenzie, ex-Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland, institutional-grade underwriting, direct lender access and decisions in 48 hours.

£300M+
Capital Raised
48hrs
Decision Time
100+
Lender Panel
£155
Avg Price/sq ft
6%
Average Yield
+19%
5yr Price Growth
+14.5%
5yr Rental Growth

St Austell commercial mortgage brokers, ex-bankers with direct lender access

CMB combines former Lloyds and Bank of Scotland underwriting experience with direct board-level relationships at the UK's leading commercial lenders.

Ex-Banking Background

Former Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland professionals who understand lender criteria inside-out

Board-Level Access

Direct relationships with lender decision-makers for faster approvals and better terms

£300M+ Track Record

Proven success arranging complex commercial property finance across the UK

St Austell commercial property market signals

The factors lenders weigh when assessing St Austell commercial mortgages, sector demand, transport connectivity and active regeneration programmes.

Historic china clay town transformed by Eden Project tourism. Major regeneration investment. Growing residential market.

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Key Industries

  • China Clay (Imerys)
  • Tourism (Eden Project)
  • Retail
  • Manufacturing
  • Hospitality

Transport Links

  • GWR Cornwall Main Line to Plymouth/London
  • A30 trunk road
  • A390 to Truro/Liskeard
  • A391 to Bodmin

Regeneration

White River Place town centre scheme; St Austell Brewery Quarter; West Carclaze Garden Village (1,500 homes); china clay tips restoration and leisure use; Biscovey housing expansion

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The Cornwall regional briefing covering St Austell and the wider region. Cornwall is England's most south-westerly commercial property market and the most tourism-dependent. Five Acuitus prints frame the secondary yield map cleanly between 10.13% on Newquay high-street retail and 16.00% on a Truro mixed-use building.

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HMLR transaction evidence

St Austell commercial property transaction evidence

105 commercial sales in St Austell across the last 60 months, sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. 18 records in the current sample are confidently sector-classified; the wider recent sample is shown as general commercial transaction evidence.

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OfficeQ1 2026

Dragon House, 10, Church Street, St Austell

Sale price
£880,000
OfficeQ4 2025

Oravia House, 9, Trevarthian Road, St Austell

Sale price
£174,000
RetailQ4 2025

1, Towan Lane, Lobbs Shop, St Austell

Sale price
£244,000
HotelQ4 2025

Llawnroc Hotel, 33, Chute Lane, Gorran Haven, St Austell

Sale price
£950,000
HotelQ3 2025

The Cornwall Hotel Spa And Estate, Withiel, Pentewan Road, Tregorrick, St Austell

Sale price
£295,000
OfficeQ3 2025

Carlyon House, 20, Carlyon Road, St Austell

Sale price
£660,000
OfficeQ3 2025

Bamber House, Victoria, St Austell

Sale price
£402,000
OfficeQ3 2025

Stonecrop House, Fore Street, Sticker, St Austell

Sale price
£100,000
OfficeQ2 2025

Higher Sticker Post Office, The Village, Sticker, St Austell

Sale price
£579,935
HotelQ1 2025

Mevagissey Bay Hotel, Polkirt Hill, Mevagissey, St Austell

Sale price
£1,000,000
Care HomeQ4 2024

North Hill Nursing Home, North Hill Park, St Austell

Sale price
£1,170,000
LeisureQ4 2024

Salamander Restaurant, 4 - 6, Tregoney Hill, Mevagissey, St Austell

Sale price
£390,000
LeisureQ4 2024

Salamander Restaurant, 4 - 6, Tregoney Hill, Mevagissey, St Austell

Sale price
£110,000
OfficeQ3 2024

Treveague Farm House, Gorran, St Austell

Sale price
£398,640
HotelQ3 2024

The Cornwall Hotel Spa And Estate, Plot 20, Tregorrick, St Austell

Sale price
£250,000
Land / PlotsQ2 2024

Treverbyn Plot, Treverbyn Road, Stenalees, St Austell

Sale price
£35,000
RetailQ1 2024

Valley View, Plot 1, Peters Hill, High Street, St Austell

Sale price
£175,000
RetailQ1 2024

Carbis Salt Store, Roche Road, Bugle, St Austell

Sale price
£236,000
CommercialQ1 2026

The Chestnuts, Hallew Road, Nanpean, St Austell

Sale price
£385,000
CommercialQ1 2026

27, Fore Street, St Austell

Sale price
£211,000
CommercialQ4 2025

24, Fore Street, St Austell

Sale price
£65,000
CommercialQ4 2025

Carclaze Timber Yard, Carclaze, St Austell

Sale price
£60,000
CommercialQ4 2025

4, Roseveare Drive, Gothers, St Austell

Sale price
£473,500
CommercialQ4 2025

24, Fore Street, St Austell

Sale price
£62,500
CommercialQ3 2025

Ennals Pool, Trethurgy, St Austell

Sale price
£216,000
CommercialQ3 2025

Tregrehan Methodist Centre, Tregrehan Mills, St Austell

Sale price
£150,000
CommercialQ3 2025

36a, Fore Street, Bugle, St Austell

Sale price
£360,000
CommercialQ3 2025

14, Fore Street, St Austell

Sale price
£100,000
CommercialQ3 2025

St. Issey, The Quay, Mevagissey, St Austell

Sale price
£95,000
CommercialQ3 2025

96, Alexanders Avenue, St Austell

Sale price
£93,668

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.

St Austell commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance

Three core debt structures cover the majority of St Austell commercial property deals. Each carries a different lender panel, LTV ceiling and pricing band, match the structure to the asset and the timeline.

Commercial Mortgages

Long-term financing for commercial and mixed-use property purchases, refinancing, and investment, tailored by experienced brokers who understand complex deal structures.

From £50,000Up to 75% LTV5-25 years

Commercial Remortgage

Refinance an existing commercial mortgage to lower your rate, switch lender, release equity or restructure the loan.

From £150,000Up to 75% LTV5-25 years (typical 5-year fixed reverting to variable)

Commercial Bridging Finance

Fast, flexible short-term finance for commercial property transactions, decisions in 48 hours, completion in days, and creative structuring for deals that mainstream lenders will not touch.

From £50,000Up to 75% LTV1-18 months

Development Finance

Specialist funding for ground-up construction, major refurbishment, and mixed-use development projects, structured with staged drawdowns aligned to your build programme.

From £150,000Up to 75% LTV6-24 months
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Matt Lenzie

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 St Austell. 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.

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St Austell commercial property investment fundamentals

What makes St Austell fundable, where the development opportunity sits, which lenders are active, and the asset classes our team finances most often.

Investment Highlights

  • Average commercial property yields of 6% across the local market
  • 19% property price growth over the past five years
  • 14.5% rental growth over five years supporting income returns
  • Strong occupier demand from China Clay (Imerys) and Tourism (Eden Project) sectors
  • Excellent transport connectivity including GWR Cornwall Main Line to Plymouth/London
  • Active regeneration programmes driving future capital growth

Development Opportunities

St Austell presents development opportunities linked to White River Place town centre scheme. Growing demand from the China Clay (Imerys) sector is creating opportunities for purpose-built commercial space and conversion projects. Strong transport links enhance viability for mixed-use and residential-led schemes.

Lender Appetite

Improving appetite with regeneration. Tourism sector understood.

Property Types We Finance

Retail UnitsHigh Street ShopsShopping CentresIndustrial UnitsFactory Space

Our team has deep experience arranging commercial mortgages, bridging loans, and development finance across St Austell and the wider Cornwall region, from commercial property purchases to development and refurbishment projects.

Need a commercial mortgage decision in St Austell?

Our team will review your asset, sector and structure against current St Austell lender appetite and come back with an indicative rate, LTV and term within 24–48 hours. No application until you're ready.

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St Austell commercial mortgage FAQ

Data-grounded answers about commercial property finance in St Austell, sourced from HM Land Registry transactions and our own deal flow.

How active is the commercial property market in St Austell?

HM Land Registry recorded 105 commercial property transactions in St Austell during the most recent reporting window. The median commercial sale price is £204,681, with the middle 50% of deals between £135,000 and £320,000. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Category B records).

What is the typical commercial property price in St Austell?

The median commercial sale price recorded by HM Land Registry in St Austell is £204,681. Smaller end deals (lower quartile) sit around £135,000, while larger transactions (upper quartile) reach £320,000 and above. These are the figures lenders will benchmark valuations against when assessing a commercial mortgage application in St Austell.

Which commercial property sectors are most active in St Austell?

The most active commercial sectors in St Austell (by recorded transaction count) are: office (7 transactions), hotel (4 transactions), retail (3 transactions). 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.

Can I get a commercial mortgage on a property in St Austell?

Yes. We arrange commercial mortgages, commercial bridging finance and development finance for property in St Austell. 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.

How do I get a commercial mortgage quote for a property in St Austell?

Call 07595 366094 or use the contact form to request a commercial mortgage quote in St Austell. We will review the asset, sector, deal structure and lender appetite specific to St Austell and come back with an indicative rate, LTV and term within 24–48 hours.

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Speak with our specialist team today and get a decision in principle within 48 hours.