CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across Durham 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.
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 Durham commercial mortgages, sector demand, transport connectivity and active regeneration programmes.
“UNESCO World Heritage city with cathedral and castle. Russell Group university. Premium property values.”
, CMB Market Analysis
Aykley Heads business park development; Durham city centre masterplan; riverside path improvements; Milburngate mixed-use scheme; Northern Electric site redevelopment
The County Durham regional briefing covering Durham and the wider region. A Q2 2026 commercial property briefing on County Durham, the strategic bridge between Tyne and Wear and the Tees Valley, anchored on Stockton-on-Tees, Hartlepool and Darlington, with Durham city's institutional core and Bishop Auckland's Auckland Castle regeneration story. We walk through six and a half thousand commercial-leaning transactions across the nine principal towns, the cleanest auction prints from Bishop Auckland, Hartlepool and Stockton, and where lender appetite sits today.
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151 commercial sales in Durham across the last 60 months, sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. 9 records in the current sample are confidently sector-classified; the wider recent sample is shown as general commercial transaction evidence.
91, High Street, Carrville, Durham
Agriculture House, Stonebridge, Durham
Plot 3, Heugh Edge, Sacriston, Durham
Dunelm Ridge, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, Durham
Plot 2, Heugh Edge, Sacriston, Durham
Langley Park Nursing Home, Front Street, Langley Park, Durham
Front Street Industrial Estate, 9, Front Street, Wheatley Hill, Durham
27a, High Street North, Langley Moor, Durham
The Stables, Haswell, Durham
23, Gloucester Terrace, Haswell, Durham
33, Hallgarth Street, Durham
Glenwood, Whinney Hill, Durham
The Newcroft, Darlington Road, Durham
20, Langley Avenue, Burnhope, Durham
1, Durham Road, Lanchester, Durham
Maternity & Child Welfare Centre, Priory Road, Durham
18, Old Elvet, Durham
The Bungalows, Kitsy'S Bungalow, Dixon Estate, Shotton Colliery, Durham
6, Hedley Terrace, South Hetton, Durham
11, Elvet Bridge, Durham
11, Rose Terrace, Waterhouses, Durham
7, Front Street, Lanchester, Durham
116, Rochester Road, Durham
110, Deerness Heights, Brandon, Durham
14 - 15, Silver Street, Durham
Old Blacksmiths Cottage, Lanchester, Durham
Methodist Church Hall, Front Street, Langley Park, Durham
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 Durham 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 Durham. 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 Durham fundable, where the development opportunity sits, which lenders are active, and the asset classes our team finances most often.
Durham presents development opportunities linked to Aykley Heads business park development. Growing demand from the Education (Durham University) sector is creating opportunities for purpose-built commercial space and conversion projects. Strong transport links enhance viability for mixed-use and residential-led schemes.
Strong appetite for heritage city properties.
Our team has deep experience arranging commercial mortgages, bridging loans, and development finance across Durham and the wider County Durham region, from commercial property purchases to development and refurbishment projects.
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We provide commercial mortgages, bridging finance, and development finance throughout County Durham.
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Recent sales, planning movement and market signals for Durham, drawn from HM Land Registry data and local authority planning registers.
20 relevant planning applications are awaiting decision with Durham County Council, proposing 864 units with an estimated gross development value of £126m.
Source: Durham County Council planning register
HM Land Registry data shows 151 commercial property transactions in the Durham area over the past 60 months, with a median sale price of £100k. 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 Glenwood, Whinney Hill, Durham for £549,000 in Q4 2025, one of 8 commercial transactions recorded in the Durham 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 Durham, see our guide to getting a commercial mortgage or talk to us about the local market.
The questions we answer most often on Durham 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 County Durham.
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 Durham, sourced from HM Land Registry transactions and our own deal flow.
HM Land Registry recorded 151 commercial property transactions in Durham during the most recent reporting window. The median commercial sale price is £100,000, with the middle 50% of deals between £64,000 and £182,500. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Category B records).
The median commercial sale price recorded by HM Land Registry in Durham is £100,000. Smaller end deals (lower quartile) sit around £64,000, while larger transactions (upper quartile) reach £182,500 and above. These are the figures lenders will benchmark valuations against when assessing a commercial mortgage application in Durham.
The most active commercial sectors in Durham (by recorded transaction count) are: retail (3 transactions), land (2 transactions), office (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 Durham. 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 Durham. We will review the asset, sector, deal structure and lender appetite specific to Durham and come back with an indicative rate, LTV and term within 24 to 48 hours.