CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across Carlisle and Cumbria. Led by Matt Lenzie, ex-Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland, institutional-grade underwriting, direct lender access and decisions in 48 hours.
Carlisle commercial property delivers 7.5% average yield.
Carlisle 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 Carlisle commercial mortgages, sector demand, transport connectivity and active regeneration programmes.
“Major logistics gateway to Scotland. Historic city centre. Strong local occupier demand.”
, CMB Market Analysis
Citadel station area; city centre transformation; Southern Link Road
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157 commercial sales in Carlisle across the last 60 months, sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. 11 records in the current sample are confidently sector-classified; the wider recent sample is shown as general commercial transaction evidence.
Poseidon House, Kingstown Broadway, Kingstown Industrial Estate, Carlisle
Bottom House, Wreay, Carlisle
Redcat House, Newbiggin Road, Durdar, Carlisle
Arthuret House, Arthuret Road, Longtown, Carlisle
Site, 28, Leabank Road, Kingstown Industrial Estate, Carlisle
Staceys Coaches, Millrace Road, Willowholme Industrial Estate, Carlisle
Unit 3, Blackdyke Road, Kingstown Industrial Estate, Carlisle
Warwick House, Alanbrooke Road, Rosehill Industrial Estate, Carlisle
Land At Castle Farm, Armathwaite, Carlisle
17 - 19, High Street, Longtown, Carlisle
T N T Express (Uk) LTD, Peterfield Road, Kingstown Industrial Estate, Carlisle
330, London Road, Carlisle
3, Church Terrace, Thursby, Carlisle
3, Church Terrace, Thursby, Carlisle
Unit P6, Kingmoor Park Road, Kingmoor Park Central, Carlisle
Low Baron Wood, Armathwaite, Carlisle
330, London Road, Carlisle
16, Ashley Street, Carlisle
Sowerby Wood, Dalston, Carlisle
Total Power Installations, Hillcrest Avenue, Carlisle
2, Cardew Hall Cottage, Cardew, Carlisle
Cardew Lodge, Cardew, Carlisle
3, Lonsdale Street, Carlisle
111, Denton Street, Carlisle
Panache, Heads Lane, Carlisle
Sleetbeck Farm, Roadhead, Carlisle
Low Wood, Linstock, Carlisle
Nookfield Cottage, Burgh By Sands, Carlisle
The Hill, Burgh By Sands, Carlisle
19, Waverley Road, Longtown, Carlisle
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 Carlisle 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 Carlisle. 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 Carlisle fundable, where the development opportunity sits, which lenders are active, and the asset classes our team finances most often.
Carlisle presents development opportunities linked to Citadel station area. Growing demand from the Logistics 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 industrial and logistics. Residential development supported.
Our team has experience in Cumbria property finance markets.
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We provide commercial mortgages, bridging finance, and development finance throughout Cumbria.
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Data-grounded answers about commercial property finance in Carlisle, sourced from HM Land Registry transactions and our own deal flow.
HM Land Registry recorded 157 commercial property transactions in Carlisle during the most recent reporting window. The median commercial sale price is £117,500, with the middle 50% of deals between £80,000 and £205,000. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Category B records).
The median commercial sale price recorded by HM Land Registry in Carlisle is £117,500. Smaller end deals (lower quartile) sit around £80,000, while larger transactions (upper quartile) reach £205,000 and above. These are the figures lenders will benchmark valuations against when assessing a commercial mortgage application in Carlisle.
The most active commercial sectors in Carlisle (by recorded transaction count) are: office (5 transactions), industrial (4 transactions), land (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 Carlisle. 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 Carlisle. We will review the asset, sector, deal structure and lender appetite specific to Carlisle and come back with an indicative rate, LTV and term within 24–48 hours.