CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across Newton Abbot 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 Newton Abbot commercial mortgages, sector demand, transport connectivity and active regeneration programmes.
“Market town hub for South Devon. Strong agricultural and food sector. Growing residential development.”
, CMB Market Analysis
Newton Abbot town centre regeneration; Sherborne House cultural hub; Bradley Lane mixed-use; Houghton Barton growth area (1,800 homes); Wolborough housing development; market hall improvements
The Devon regional briefing covering Newton Abbot 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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171 commercial sales in Newton Abbot across the last 60 months, sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. 31 records in the current sample are confidently sector-classified; the wider recent sample is shown as general commercial transaction evidence.
Orion House, Collett Way, Newton Abbot
Unit 15, Milber Trading Estate, Newton Abbot
Brunel Industrial Estate, Waterside, Collett Way, Newton Abbot
Orchard House, 3a, Meadow View, Ogwell, Newton Abbot
Goodstone House, Bickington, Newton Abbot
Hapsley Barn, Bickington, Newton Abbot
Bowring Barn, Station Road, Moretonhampstead, Newton Abbot
Witheridge House, Ogwell, Newton Abbot
Wolston House, Landscove, Newton Abbot
Sandygate Meadows, Plot 11, Newton Abbot
Sandygate Meadows, Plot 7, Newton Abbot
Plot 66, Taverners Lane, Chudleigh, Newton Abbot
Rapier Court, Units 2b And 3, Sabre Close, Heathfield Industrial Estate, Newton Abbot
Conway House, Dolbeare Business Park, Ashburton, Newton Abbot
Mote House, Abbotskerswell, Newton Abbot
Goodison House, 57, Wolborough Street, Newton Abbot
4, Milber Trading Estate, Newton Abbot
Building 3, Milber Trading Estate, Newton Abbot
Broomhill Farm Business Park, Unit 1, Two Mile Oak, Newton Abbot
Unit 1, Fairfax Road, Heathfield Industrial Estate, Newton Abbot
Plot 69, Taverners Lane, Chudleigh, Newton Abbot
Kach Business Park, Unit C, Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot
Unit 4, Store Street, Chagford, Newton Abbot
Owlacombe House, Bickington, Newton Abbot
Wolleigh House, Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot
Unit 31, Milber Trading Estate, Newton Abbot
Rapier Court, Units 5-6, Sabre Close, Heathfield Industrial Estate, Newton Abbot
The Stables, Stoke Road, Stokeinteignhead, Newton Abbot
Heathfield Units, Unit 1, Battle Road, Heathfield Industrial Estate, Newton Abbot
Carsandil Stables, Holman Hill, Dainton, Newton Abbot
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 Newton Abbot 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 Newton Abbot. 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 Newton Abbot fundable, where the development opportunity sits, which lenders are active, and the asset classes our team finances most often.
Newton Abbot presents development opportunities linked to Newton Abbot town centre regeneration. Growing demand from the Retail & Market Trading sector is creating opportunities for purpose-built commercial space and conversion projects. Strong transport links enhance viability for mixed-use and residential-led schemes.
Standard appetite for market town properties.
Our team has deep experience arranging commercial mortgages, bridging loans, and development finance across Newton Abbot and the wider Devon region, from commercial property purchases to industrial unit purchases.
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We provide commercial mortgages, bridging finance, and development finance throughout Devon.
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Recent sales, planning movement and market signals for Newton Abbot, drawn from HM Land Registry data and local authority planning registers.
Conversion of former hotel into 6 self-contained residential flats (Use Class C3) and associated external alterations at 9 Marine Parade Dawlish Devon EX7 9DJ (6 units). Approved by Teignbridge District Council.
Source: Teignbridge District Council, ref 26/00622/FUL
Variation of conditions 2, 5, 7, 10, 11 and 12 and removal of condition 3 on planning permission 22/01280/FUL (Two dwellings with garages and parking) to amend... at Land Adjacent 77 Exeter Road Newton Abbot Devon (2 units). Approved by Teignbridge District Council.
Source: Teignbridge District Council, ref 26/00727/VAR
HM Land Registry data shows 171 commercial property transactions in the Newton Abbot area over the past 60 months, with a median sale price of £260k. 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 Orion House, Collett Way, Newton Abbot for £1,300,000 in Q1 2026, one of 4 commercial transactions recorded in the Newton Abbot 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 Newton Abbot, see our guide to getting a commercial mortgage or talk to us about the local market.
The questions we answer most often on Newton Abbot deals, covered in depth in our knowledge hub.
What lenders assess, who finds it easy, and how declined cases still get funded.
Deposit requirements by property type, acceptable sources, and ways to reduce yours.
The routes to 100% borrowing: additional security, strong trading businesses and equity.
High-street banks, challengers and specialists: who lends on what in Devon.
Leniency by lender category and product type, and what flexibility really costs.
Typical 2026 pricing by product, and what drives the rate you are offered.
Data-grounded answers about commercial property finance in Newton Abbot, sourced from HM Land Registry transactions and our own deal flow.
HM Land Registry recorded 171 commercial property transactions in Newton Abbot during the most recent reporting window. The median commercial sale price is £260,000, with the middle 50% of deals between £160,000 and £470,000. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Category B records).
The median commercial sale price recorded by HM Land Registry in Newton Abbot is £260,000. Smaller end deals (lower quartile) sit around £160,000, while larger transactions (upper quartile) reach £470,000 and above. These are the figures lenders will benchmark valuations against when assessing a commercial mortgage application in Newton Abbot.
The most active commercial sectors in Newton Abbot (by recorded transaction count) are: office (13 transactions), industrial (9 transactions), agri (4 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 Newton Abbot. 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 Newton Abbot. We will review the asset, sector, deal structure and lender appetite specific to Newton Abbot and come back with an indicative rate, LTV and term within 24 to 48 hours.