CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across Paignton 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 Paignton commercial mortgages, sector demand, transport connectivity and active regeneration programmes.
“Traditional family resort with zoo and beach attractions. More affordable than Torquay. Growing care sector.”
, CMB Market Analysis
Crossways mixed-use scheme; Paignton seafront enhancement; Victoria Square public realm; Collaton St Mary growth area; South Devon College expansion; English Riviera BID investment
The Devon regional briefing covering Paignton 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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76 commercial sales in Paignton across the last 60 months, sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. 15 records in the current sample are confidently sector-classified; the wider recent sample is shown as general commercial transaction evidence.
11, Shop Premises, Hyde Road, Paignton
Kings Ash House, Kings Ash Road, Paignton
Geneva House, 10, Dendy Road, Paignton
Drive Thru Restaurant, Brixham Road, Paignton
Unit 10, Yalberton Industrial Estate, Paignton
Amberon House, Aspen Way, Paignton
Highfield House, Ipplepen Road, Marldon, Paignton
Yalberton Tor Industrial Estate, Unit 10, Alders Way, Paignton
Unit 5, Trojan Industrial Park, Paignton
The Ambassador Guest House, 23, Sands Road, Paignton
Yalberton Tor Industrial Estate, Unit 5, Alders Way, Paignton
Greystone Barn, Village Road, Marldon, Paignton
Unit 6, Yalberton Industrial Estate, Paignton
Unit 3, Yalberton Industrial Estate, Paignton
Unit 9, Yalberton Industrial Estate, Paignton
St. Boniface Church, Belfield Road, Paignton
30, Waterleat Road, Paignton
45, Hyde Road, Paignton
54a, Torbay Road, Paignton
99b, Dartmouth Road, Paignton
6, Midvale Road, Paignton
36, Church Street, Paignton
16, Church Street, Paignton
16, Church Street, Paignton
Unit 1, Aspen Way, Paignton
41, Sands Road, Paignton
1 - 3, Cleveland Road, Paignton
39, Sands Road, Paignton
34, Victoria Street, Paignton
60, Dartmouth Road, Paignton
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 Paignton 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 Paignton. 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 Paignton fundable, where the development opportunity sits, which lenders are active, and the asset classes our team finances most often.
Paignton presents development opportunities linked to Crossways mixed-use scheme. Growing demand from the Tourism & Leisure 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 seaside town appetite. Care sector favoured.
Our team has deep experience arranging commercial mortgages, bridging loans, and development finance across Paignton and the wider Devon region, from commercial property purchases to retail unit purchases.
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Recent sales, planning movement and market signals for Paignton, drawn from HM Land Registry data and local authority planning registers.
HM Land Registry data shows 76 commercial property transactions in the Paignton area over the past 60 months, with a median sale price of £210k. 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 54a, Torbay Road, Paignton for £340,000 in Q3 2025, one of 5 commercial transactions recorded in the Paignton 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 Paignton, see our guide to getting a commercial mortgage or talk to us about the local market.
The questions we answer most often on Paignton deals, covered in depth in our knowledge hub.
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Data-grounded answers about commercial property finance in Paignton, sourced from HM Land Registry transactions and our own deal flow.
HM Land Registry recorded 76 commercial property transactions in Paignton during the most recent reporting window. The median commercial sale price is £210,000, with the middle 50% of deals between £160,000 and £305,000. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Category B records).
The median commercial sale price recorded by HM Land Registry in Paignton is £210,000. Smaller end deals (lower quartile) sit around £160,000, while larger transactions (upper quartile) reach £305,000 and above. These are the figures lenders will benchmark valuations against when assessing a commercial mortgage application in Paignton.
The most active commercial sectors in Paignton (by recorded transaction count) are: industrial (7 transactions), office (4 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.
Yes. We arrange commercial mortgages, commercial bridging finance and development finance for property in Paignton. 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 Paignton. We will review the asset, sector, deal structure and lender appetite specific to Paignton and come back with an indicative rate, LTV and term within 24 to 48 hours.