CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across Dartmouth 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 Dartmouth commercial mortgages, sector demand, transport connectivity and active regeneration programmes.
“Royal Naval College prestige. River Dart beauty. Premium sailing destination.”
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Dartmouth town centre conservation; Noss-on-Dart marina redevelopment; Britannia Royal Naval College investment; South Embankment improvements; Dartmouth waterfront heritage conservation
The Devon regional briefing covering Dartmouth 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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35 commercial sales in Dartmouth across the last 60 months, sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. 4 records in the current sample are confidently sector-classified; the wider recent sample is shown as general commercial transaction evidence.
Bayards Court Care Home, Cotton Road, Dartmouth
Woodbury Farm, Woodbury Barn, Norton, Dartmouth
The Old Coach House, Townstal Road, Dartmouth
Royal Dart House, The Square, Kingswear, Dartmouth
241, Norton Park, Norton, Dartmouth
7, Chestnut Grove, Dartmouth
1 And 2, Brixham Road, Kingswear, Dartmouth
Little Sopers, Capton, Dartmouth
Ash Cross Kennels, Ash, Dartmouth
58, Victoria Road, Dartmouth
35, Victoria Road, Dartmouth
The Floating Bridge, Coombe Road, Dartmouth
Dittisham Hideaway, Dittisham, Dartmouth
Kingswell, Hynetown Road, Strete, Dartmouth
Blindwells, Hynetown Road, Strete, Dartmouth
2, Higher Street, Dartmouth
Garage On The North Side Of, Lower Contour Road, Kingswear, Dartmouth
228, Norton Park, Norton, Dartmouth
Dart Marina, 37, Sandquay Road, Dartmouth
Dart Marina, 38, Sandquay Road, Dartmouth
47, Norton Park, Norton, Dartmouth
20, Newcomen Road, Dartmouth
Old Mill, Old Mill Lane, Dartmouth
3a, Foss Street, Dartmouth
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 Dartmouth 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 Dartmouth. 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 Dartmouth fundable, where the development opportunity sits, which lenders are active, and the asset classes our team finances most often.
Dartmouth presents development opportunities linked to Dartmouth town centre conservation. Growing demand from the Defence (BRNC) 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 marine and premium.
Our team has deep experience arranging commercial mortgages, bridging loans, and development finance across Dartmouth and the wider Devon region, from commercial property purchases to development and refurbishment projects.
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Recent sales, planning movement and market signals for Dartmouth, drawn from HM Land Registry data and local authority planning registers.
HM Land Registry data shows 35 commercial property transactions in the Dartmouth area over the past 60 months, with a median sale price of £250k. 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 Bayards Court Care Home, Cotton Road, Dartmouth for £7,069,225 in Q1 2025, one of 5 commercial transactions recorded in the Dartmouth 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 Dartmouth, see our guide to getting a commercial mortgage or talk to us about the local market.
The questions we answer most often on Dartmouth deals, covered in depth in our knowledge hub.
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Data-grounded answers about commercial property finance in Dartmouth, sourced from HM Land Registry transactions and our own deal flow.
HM Land Registry recorded 35 commercial property transactions in Dartmouth during the most recent reporting window. The median commercial sale price is £250,000, with the middle 50% of deals between £140,000 and £420,000. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Category B records).
The median commercial sale price recorded by HM Land Registry in Dartmouth is £250,000. Smaller end deals (lower quartile) sit around £140,000, while larger transactions (upper quartile) reach £420,000 and above. These are the figures lenders will benchmark valuations against when assessing a commercial mortgage application in Dartmouth.
The most active commercial sectors in Dartmouth (by recorded transaction count) are: office (2 transactions), carehome (1 transaction), agri (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 Dartmouth. 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 Dartmouth. We will review the asset, sector, deal structure and lender appetite specific to Dartmouth and come back with an indicative rate, LTV and term within 24 to 48 hours.