Dawlish, DevonLocal lender appetite and market data

Specialist Commercial Mortgage Broker in Dawlish

CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across Dawlish and Devon. Led by Matt Lenzie, ex-Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland, institutional-grade underwriting, direct lender access and decisions in 48 hours.

£300M+
Capital Raised
48hrs
Decision Time
100+
Lender Panel
£210
Avg Price/sq ft
5.5%
Average Yield
+17.8%
5yr Price Growth
+13%
5yr Rental Growth

Dawlish commercial mortgage brokers, ex-bankers with direct lender access

CMB combines former Lloyds and Bank of Scotland underwriting experience with direct board-level relationships at the UK's leading commercial lenders.

Ex-Banking Background

Former Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland professionals who understand lender criteria inside-out

Board-Level Access

Direct relationships with lender decision-makers for faster approvals and better terms

£300M+ Track Record

Proven success arranging complex commercial property finance across the UK

Dawlish commercial property market signals

The factors lenders weigh when assessing Dawlish commercial mortgages, sector demand, transport connectivity and active regeneration programmes.

Famous black swans. Iconic seawall railway. Dawlish Warren nature reserve.

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Key Industries

  • Tourism & Hospitality
  • Retail
  • Retirement Services
  • Healthcare
  • Construction

Transport Links

  • GWR sea wall route to Exeter (15 mins)/Paddington
  • A379 coast road to Exeter/Teignmouth
  • Dawlish Warren beach access
  • Bus links to Newton Abbot

Regeneration

Network Rail sea wall resilience programme (£80m+); Dawlish town centre improvements; Dawlish Warren visitor management; Secmaton Lane housing; South West Coast Path enhancement

Listen: Devon Q1 2026 commercial property briefing

The Devon regional briefing covering Dawlish 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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HMLR transaction evidence

Dawlish commercial property transaction evidence

34 commercial sales in Dawlish across the last 60 months, sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. 8 records in the current sample are confidently sector-classified; the wider recent sample is shown as general commercial transaction evidence.

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AgriculturalQ2 2025

Storage Barn D, Weston Farm Estate, Higher Dawlish Water, Dawlish

Sale price
£20,000
OfficeQ4 2024

Unit 40, Dawlish Business Park, Dawlish

Sale price
£660,000
OfficeQ4 2024

Unit 23a, Dawlish Business Park, Dawlish

Sale price
£250,000
AgriculturalQ3 2024

Lower Charnwood Farm, Barn 1, Ashcombe, Dawlish

Sale price
£200,000
OfficeQ2 2024

Fairfield House, Ashcombe Road, Dawlish

Sale price
£415,000
OfficeQ1 2024

Imperial House, Unit 4, Dawlish Business Park, Dawlish

Sale price
£145,000
AgriculturalQ1 2024

Milton Barn, Ashcombe, Dawlish

Sale price
£140,000
RetailQ1 2024

2, Marine Parade, Dawlish

Sale price
£350,000
CommercialQ4 2025

14, Meadow Park, Dawlish

Sale price
£275,000
CommercialQ4 2025

14, Meadow Park, Dawlish

Sale price
£275,000
CommercialQ4 2025

11, Samphire Row, Dawlish

Sale price
£546,197
CommercialQ4 2025

13, Carnac Drive, Dawlish

Sale price
£192,500
CommercialQ4 2025

9, Horse Chestnut Court, Dawlish

Sale price
£257,865
CommercialQ2 2025

3, Greenfields Court, Dawlish

Sale price
£230,978
CommercialQ2 2025

Dawlish Sands Holiday Park, Warren Road, Dawlish Warren, Dawlish

Sale price
£3,304,920
CommercialQ2 2025

16, Larch Road, Dawlish

Sale price
£1,251,000
CommercialQ1 2025

14, Larch Road, Dawlish

Sale price
£1,087,000
CommercialQ1 2025

2a, Juniper Drive, Dawlish

Sale price
£538,000
CommercialQ1 2025

Welcome Family Holiday Park, 124, Warren Road, Dawlish Warren, Dawlish

Sale price
£60,000
CommercialQ1 2025

18, The Strand, Dawlish

Sale price
£110,000
CommercialQ1 2025

Walmar, 67, Exeter Road, Dawlish

Sale price
£210,000
CommercialQ1 2025

3, Park Road, Dawlish

Sale price
£195,000
CommercialQ4 2024

2, Larch Road, Dawlish

Sale price
£126,903
CommercialQ4 2024

23, Nettle Place, Dawlish

Sale price
£110,070
CommercialQ4 2024

27, Nettle Place, Dawlish

Sale price
£494,601
CommercialQ4 2024

26, Nettle Place, Dawlish

Sale price
£312,423
CommercialQ4 2024

Welcome Family Holiday Park, 341, Warren Road, Dawlish Warren, Dawlish

Sale price
£100,000
CommercialQ3 2024

Chippy Chaps, Beach Road, Dawlish Warren, Dawlish

Sale price
£300,000
CommercialQ2 2024

Dawlish Community Hospital, Barton Terrace, Dawlish

Sale price
£1,600,000
CommercialQ1 2024

Westbrook Farm, Holcombe, Dawlish

Sale price
£742,000

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.

Dawlish commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance

Three core debt structures cover the majority of Dawlish commercial property deals. Each carries a different lender panel, LTV ceiling and pricing band, match the structure to the asset and the timeline.

Commercial Mortgages

Long-term financing for commercial and mixed-use property purchases, refinancing, and investment, tailored by experienced brokers who understand complex deal structures.

From £50,000Up to 75% LTV5-25 years

Commercial Remortgage

Refinance an existing commercial mortgage to lower your rate, switch lender, release equity or restructure the loan.

From £150,000Up to 75% LTV5-25 years (typical 5-year fixed reverting to variable)

Commercial Bridging Finance

Fast, flexible short-term finance for commercial property transactions, decisions in 48 hours, completion in days, and creative structuring for deals that mainstream lenders will not touch.

From £50,000Up to 75% LTV1-18 months

Development Finance

Specialist funding for ground-up construction, major refurbishment, and mixed-use development projects, structured with staged drawdowns aligned to your build programme.

From £150,000Up to 75% LTV6-24 months
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Matt Lenzie

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 Dawlish. 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.

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Dawlish commercial property investment fundamentals

What makes Dawlish fundable, where the development opportunity sits, which lenders are active, and the asset classes our team finances most often.

Investment Highlights

  • Average commercial property yields of 5.5% across the local market
  • 17.8% property price growth over the past five years
  • 13% rental growth over five years supporting income returns
  • Strong occupier demand from Tourism & Hospitality and Retail sectors
  • Excellent transport connectivity including GWR sea wall route to Exeter (15 mins)/Paddington
  • Active regeneration programmes driving future capital growth

Development Opportunities

Dawlish presents development opportunities linked to Network Rail sea wall resilience programme (£80m+). Growing demand from the Tourism & Hospitality sector is creating opportunities for purpose-built commercial space and conversion projects. Strong transport links enhance viability for mixed-use and residential-led schemes.

Lender Appetite

Good appetite for tourism.

Property Types We Finance

Retail UnitsHigh Street ShopsShopping CentresMedical/Dental PracticesCare HomesIndustrial UnitsTrade Counter

Our team has deep experience arranging commercial mortgages, bridging loans, and development finance across Dawlish and the wider Devon region, from commercial property purchases to retail unit purchases.

Need a commercial mortgage decision in Dawlish?

Our team will review your asset, sector and structure against current Dawlish lender appetite and come back with an indicative rate, LTV and term within 24–48 hours. No application until you're ready.

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Dawlish commercial mortgage FAQ

Data-grounded answers about commercial property finance in Dawlish, sourced from HM Land Registry transactions and our own deal flow.

How active is the commercial property market in Dawlish?

HM Land Registry recorded 34 commercial property transactions in Dawlish during the most recent reporting window. The median commercial sale price is £213,895, with the middle 50% of deals between £140,000 and £300,000. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Category B records).

What is the typical commercial property price in Dawlish?

The median commercial sale price recorded by HM Land Registry in Dawlish is £213,895. Smaller end deals (lower quartile) sit around £140,000, while larger transactions (upper quartile) reach £300,000 and above. These are the figures lenders will benchmark valuations against when assessing a commercial mortgage application in Dawlish.

Which commercial property sectors are most active in Dawlish?

The most active commercial sectors in Dawlish (by recorded transaction count) are: office (4 transactions), agri (3 transactions), retail (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.

Can I get a commercial mortgage on a property in Dawlish?

Yes. We arrange commercial mortgages, commercial bridging finance and development finance for property in Dawlish. 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.

How do I get a commercial mortgage quote for a property in Dawlish?

Call 07595 366094 or use the contact form to request a commercial mortgage quote in Dawlish. We will review the asset, sector, deal structure and lender appetite specific to Dawlish and come back with an indicative rate, LTV and term within 24–48 hours.

Ready to discuss your Dawlish project?

Speak with our specialist team today and get a decision in principle within 48 hours.