CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across Bideford and Devon. 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 Bideford commercial mortgages, sector demand, transport connectivity and active regeneration programmes.
“Historic wool port on River Torridge. Appledore shipyard. Strong maritime heritage.”
, CMB Market Analysis
Bideford quay and waterfront improvement; Atlantic Village outlet expansion; Manteo Way riverside development; Torridge Bridge approaches; Westward Ho! tourism infrastructure
The Devon regional briefing covering Bideford and the wider region. A Q2 2026 commercial property briefing on Devon, the largest county in the South West, anchored by Plymouth on the naval and marine-engineering coast and Exeter on the M5 and A30 growth axis, with a long tail of Torbay tourism, South Hams retirement and North Devon coastal markets. We walk through transaction volumes across the eighteen principal towns, recent Acuitus auction yields between roughly seven point eight and nine point nine percent, and where lender appetite sits today.
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129 commercial sales in Bideford across the last 60 months, sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. 38 records in the current sample are confidently sector-classified; the wider recent sample is shown as general commercial transaction evidence.
22, High Street, Bideford
Heale House, Littleham, Bideford
Lower Waytown, Plot A, Horns Cross, Bideford
Lower Waytown, Plot 5, Horns Cross, Bideford
Woodtown House, Woodtown, Bideford
18, High Street, Bideford
Habat Enterprise Park, Unit 14 Musicom House, Clovelly Road Industrial Estate, Bideford
Monkleigh House, Monkleigh, Bideford
Saddlestone Barn, Parkham, Bideford
The Old Workshop, Unit 1, Pitt Lane, Bideford
Lower Waytown, Plot 6, Horns Cross, Bideford
Lower Waytown, Plot 7, Horns Cross, Bideford
Lower Waytown, Plot A1, Horns Cross, Bideford
Lower Waytown, Plot A2, Horns Cross, Bideford
Lower Waytown, Plot B1, Horns Cross, Bideford
Lower Waytown, Plot B2, Horns Cross, Bideford
Lower Waytown, Plot B3, Horns Cross, Bideford
Lower Waytown, Plot B4, Horns Cross, Bideford
19, High Street, Bideford
Lower Waytown, Plot B, Horns Cross, Bideford
Lower Waytown, Plot C, Horns Cross, Bideford
Lower Waytown, Plot D, Horns Cross, Bideford
Plot 3d, Ashmansworthy, Woolsery, Bideford
Plot 3b Ashmansworthy, Woolsery, Bideford
Highwood Care Home, Abbotsham Road, Bideford
Owl Barn, Westleigh, Bideford
Hartland House, Parkham, Bideford
75, High Street, Bideford
West Toseberry Farm, The Barn, Hartland, Bideford
5, High Street, Bideford
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 Bideford 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 Bideford. 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 Bideford fundable, where the development opportunity sits, which lenders are active, and the asset classes our team finances most often.
Bideford presents development opportunities linked to Bideford quay and waterfront improvement. Growing demand from the Tourism & Heritage 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 maritime and tourism.
Our team has deep experience arranging commercial mortgages, bridging loans, and development finance across Bideford and the wider Devon region, from commercial property purchases to development and refurbishment projects.
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We provide commercial mortgages, bridging finance, and development finance throughout Devon.
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Data-grounded answers about commercial property finance in Bideford, sourced from HM Land Registry transactions and our own deal flow.
HM Land Registry recorded 129 commercial property transactions in Bideford during the most recent reporting window. The median commercial sale price is £230,000, with the middle 50% of deals between £115,000 and £325,000. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Category B records).
The median commercial sale price recorded by HM Land Registry in Bideford is £230,000. Smaller end deals (lower quartile) sit around £115,000, while larger transactions (upper quartile) reach £325,000 and above. These are the figures lenders will benchmark valuations against when assessing a commercial mortgage application in Bideford.
The most active commercial sectors in Bideford (by recorded transaction count) are: land (15 transactions), retail (7 transactions), office (7 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.
Yes. We arrange commercial mortgages, commercial bridging finance and development finance for property in Bideford. 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 Bideford. We will review the asset, sector, deal structure and lender appetite specific to Bideford and come back with an indicative rate, LTV and term within 24–48 hours.