CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across Consett and County Durham. Led by Matt Lenzie, ex-Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland, institutional-grade underwriting, direct lender access and decisions in 48 hours.
Consett commercial property delivers 7.5% average yield.
Consett yields sit above the UK commercial average, supporting income-driven debt structures and SPV-led acquisitions.
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 Consett commercial mortgages, sector demand, transport connectivity and active regeneration programmes.
“Former steel town. C2C cycle route terminus. Strong community identity.”
, CMB Market Analysis
Genesis Business Park on former steelworks; Project Genesis community regeneration; Consett town centre renewal; number One Industrial Estate expansion; Hownsgill Park development
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43 commercial sales in Consett across the last 60 months, sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. 6 records in the current sample are confidently sector-classified; the wider recent sample is shown as general commercial transaction evidence.
Highfield House, Parliament Street, Consett
Abigail Lodge Nursing Home, Gloucester Road, Consett
Spring House, 1, Knitsley Nook, Consett
Moorside Hotel, Moorside, Consett
Silvertop House, Kiln Pit Hill, Consett
Bessemer Court, Unit 9, Hownsgill Industrial Park, Consett
The Old Courthouse, Victoria Road, Consett
Leadgate Surgery, Watling Street, Leadgate, Consett
88 - 90, Briardale, Delves Lane, Consett
31, Fairways, Consett
31, Fairways, Consett
33, Front Street, Leadgate, Consett
46, Mill Street, Consett
Unit 9, Bradley Workshops, Consett
Forest Lodge, Knitsley, Consett
37, Front Street, Leadgate, Consett
Redwell Hills Clinic, St Ives Road, Consett
13, Front Street, Leadgate, Consett
28, Derwent Street, Blackhill, Consett
41, Medomsley Road, Consett
Punch Bowl Inn, Edmundbyers, Consett
Coach & Horses, Front Street, Consett
29, Queens Road, Consett
13 - 15, Front Street, Consett
Travellers Rest, Forster Street, Consett
Coldingham Cottage, 1, Rectory Lane, Ebchester, Consett
The Old Rectory, Garage At The Back Of, Rectory Lane, Ebchester, Consett
1, Station Cottages, Shotley Bridge, Consett
4, Watling Street, Leadgate, Consett
7, Salem Avenue, Consett
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 Consett 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 Consett. 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 Consett fundable, where the development opportunity sits, which lenders are active, and the asset classes our team finances most often.
Consett presents development opportunities linked to Genesis Business Park on former steelworks. Growing demand from the Manufacturing 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 commercial.
Our team has deep experience arranging commercial mortgages, bridging loans, and development finance across Consett and the wider County Durham region, from industrial unit purchases to retail unit purchases.
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We provide commercial mortgages, bridging finance, and development finance throughout County Durham.
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Data-grounded answers about commercial property finance in Consett, sourced from HM Land Registry transactions and our own deal flow.
HM Land Registry recorded 43 commercial property transactions in Consett during the most recent reporting window. The median commercial sale price is £80,000, with the middle 50% of deals between £61,500 and £120,000. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Category B records).
The median commercial sale price recorded by HM Land Registry in Consett is £80,000. Smaller end deals (lower quartile) sit around £61,500, while larger transactions (upper quartile) reach £120,000 and above. These are the figures lenders will benchmark valuations against when assessing a commercial mortgage application in Consett.
The most active commercial sectors in Consett (by recorded transaction count) are: office (3 transactions), carehome (1 transaction), hotel (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 Consett. 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 Consett. We will review the asset, sector, deal structure and lender appetite specific to Consett and come back with an indicative rate, LTV and term within 24–48 hours.