Expert commercial mortgage brokers serving businesses and commercial property investors across Devon. Access competitive rates on commercial mortgages, development finance, and bridging loans in Exeter, Plymouth, Torquay, Paignton, Newton Abbot, Barnstaple, Tiverton, Exmouth, Brixham, Teignmouth, Dawlish, Sidmouth, Ilfracombe, Bideford, Dartmouth, Totnes, Okehampton, Tavistock.
Devon offers commercial property investors access to 18 distinct markets with a combined population of 741,785. Average commercial yields of 5.6% (ranging from 4.8% to 6.5%) and 18.1% five-year price growth demonstrate the region’s investment appeal. Key sectors driving occupier demand include Retail, Healthcare, Tourism & Hospitality. Major centres including Exeter, Plymouth provide tier-one investment opportunities.
| Property Type | Regional Average (£ psf) |
|---|---|
| Office (Grade A) | £13 psf |
| Office (Grade B) | £9 psf |
| Retail (Prime) | £22 psf |
| Industrial (Prime) | £5 psf |
Regional averages across 18 locations. Q1 2026 estimates.
Exeter is the county capital of Devon with a thriving university and strong regional economy. The city offers excellent property finance opportunities.
Plymouth is a major Devon port city with strong naval heritage and university presence. The city offers property finance opportunities with competitive values.
Torquay is the principal resort of the English Riviera, a palm-tree lined bay that earned its Riviera nickname from its mild microclimate. Agatha Christie's birthplace and home to one of Europe's first tourist industries, the town combines a traditional seaside economy with a growing conference and events sector and an expanding marine activities market.
Paignton is the family-friendly resort at the heart of Torbay's English Riviera, sitting between Torquay and Brixham with extensive sandy beaches and a heritage steam railway. The town has a dual character - tourism along the seafront and a residential/commercial interior - and offers more affordable property than neighbouring Torquay while benefiting from the same mild climate and coastal setting.
Newton Abbot is a busy market town and railway junction at the head of the Teign estuary, serving as the commercial hub for South Devon's hinterland. The town's traditional pannier market, one of the South West's busiest, operates alongside a growing retail and business park offer. Strong housing growth in the area is expanding the population and driving commercial property demand.
Barnstaple is North Devon's principal market town and one of England's oldest boroughs, with a pannier market dating back to the Saxon era. The town serves as the commercial and retail hub for a vast rural catchment stretching from Exmoor to the Taw-Torridge estuary, and its relative remoteness from the motorway network creates a self-contained economy with loyal local customer base.
Tiverton is a mid-Devon market town situated at the confluence of the Exe and Lowman rivers, known for Tiverton Castle and its canal heritage. The opening of the A361 North Devon Link Road improved connectivity, and the town serves as a key service centre for the rural mid-Devon area, with a balanced economy spanning agriculture, manufacturing, and services.
Exmouth is the gateway to the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site and the largest town on the East Devon coast. The town's 2-mile sandy beach, watersports centre, and proximity to Exeter (11 miles) create a dual economy of tourism and commuting. Significant regeneration at the seafront and marina area is transforming the town's commercial property offer.
Brixham is a working fishing port at the southern tip of Torbay, landing the highest value catch of any English port. The harbour's colourful boat fleet and fish market give the town an authentic character that has increasingly attracted visitors and second-home buyers, pushing up property values. The fishing industry, tourism, and a growing marine technology sector underpin commercial demand.
Teignmouth is a South Devon port town and seaside resort at the mouth of the River Teign, with an active commercial port exporting ball clay from the Bovey Basin. The town's Georgian Den area, Victorian pier, and working harbour give it a varied character, and its position on the GWR sea wall route provides dramatic rail connectivity along the coast.
Dawlish is a South Devon coastal town famous for its sea wall railway line, where trains pass dramatically along the waterfront through the town. The iconic black swans on Dawlish Water, the Victorian Lawn, and the red sandstone cliffs attract visitors, while the town serves as an affordable residential alternative to Exeter and supports a local commercial market.
Sidmouth is a genteel Regency resort on the Jurassic Coast, famous for its annual Folk Festival (one of Europe's largest) and its distinctive red cliff setting. The town has a notably older demographic, supporting a strong independent retail high street and care sector, with strict planning controls preserving its heritage character and limiting new commercial development.
Ilfracombe is a Victorian resort town on North Devon's dramatic coast, crowned by Damien Hirst's 'Verity' statue overlooking the harbour. The town has a faded grandeur that is being gradually restored, with strong seasonal tourism and a growing arts scene. Tunnels Beaches, the tiny harbour, and the South West Coast Path attract visitors, while property values remain relatively affordable.
Bideford is a historic port town on the River Torridge in North Devon, once one of England's busiest ports trading with the New World. The long quay and medieval bridge give the town its distinctive character, and it serves as a base for exploring Lundy Island and the Tarka Trail. Commercial property demand is underpinned by a sizeable local catchment and steady tourism trade.
Dartmouth is an historic naval town at the mouth of the River Dart, home to the Britannia Royal Naval College which has trained Royal Navy officers since 1905. The town's steeply terraced streets, medieval Butterwalk, and deep-water harbour create one of Devon's most prestigious property markets, with strong demand from sailing enthusiasts and holiday-makers.
Totnes is widely regarded as one of Britain's most alternative and creative market towns, known for its independent shops, Transition Town movement, and Steiner school. Perched above the River Dart with a Norman castle, the town has a thriving artisan economy and was a pioneer of local currency (Totnes Pound). Commercial property is limited and highly sought-after by independent occupiers.
Okehampton is the northern gateway to Dartmoor National Park, which gained national attention when its railway line was reopened in 2021 after 49 years, restoring direct rail links to Exeter. This reconnection is expected to boost the local economy significantly, and the town's position on the A30 corridor between Exeter and Cornwall makes it an affordable base with growing connectivity.
Tavistock is a historic stannary town on the western edge of Dartmoor, designated as a World Heritage Site for its mining landscape. The town was built by the Dukes of Bedford and retains a handsome Victorian character with a pannier market and Bedford Square as its centrepiece. Tavistock serves a wide rural catchment between Plymouth and the moor.
We offer a complete range of commercial property finance solutions across all locations in Devon.