Specialist Commercial Mortgage Broker in Plymouth
CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across Plymouth and Devon. Led by Matt Lenzie, ex-Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland, institutional-grade underwriting, direct lender access and decisions in 48 hours.
Plymouth commercial property finance, offices, retail and mixed-use assets
Plymouth commercial property delivers 6.5% average yield.
Plymouth yields sit above the UK commercial average, supporting income-driven debt structures and SPV-led acquisitions.
Plymouth 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
Plymouth commercial property market signals
The factors lenders weigh when assessing Plymouth commercial mortgages, sector demand, transport connectivity and active regeneration programmes.
“Naval dockyard anchors economy. University drives student demand. Royal William Yard successful heritage conversion.”
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Key Industries
- Naval/Defence
- Higher Education
- Marine
- Healthcare
- Tourism
Transport Links
- Plymouth rail station
- Brittany Ferries port
- A38 corridor
Regeneration
Royal William Yard; Millbay; city centre transformation
Plymouth Q1 2026 Commercial Property Market Report
Plymouth is the largest commercial property market in Devon and the most populous city on the south-west peninsula outside Bristol, with 1,194 commercial-leaning transactions registered with HM Land Registry across the rolling five years to Q2 2026.
Listen: Devon Q1 2026 commercial property briefing
The Devon regional briefing covering Plymouth 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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Plymouth commercial property transaction evidence
326 commercial sales in Plymouth across the last 60 months, sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. 6 records in the current sample are confidently sector-classified; the wider recent sample is shown as general commercial transaction evidence.
Friary House, Beaumont Road, Plymouth
11, Store Room At, Boringdon Road, Turnchapel, Plymouth
Chatsworth House, Dormy Avenue, Plymouth
Unit 17, Walkham Business Park, Plymouth
Marine House, Commercial Road, Plymouth
Mayflower House, 178, Armada Way, Plymouth
St. Budeaux Methodist Church, Stirling Road, Plymouth
Frys Nurseries, Haye Road, Plymouth
11, Curlew Mews, Plymouth
3, Chester Place, Plymouth
10, Alto Road, Sherford, Plymouth
1, Misty Lane, Sherford, Plymouth
45, Pasley Street, Plymouth
7 - 9, Radford Park Road, Plymouth
118b, Peverell Park Road, Plymouth
118a, Peverell Park Road, Plymouth
67, Mannamead Road, Plymouth
Unit 3, Mariners Court, Plymouth
The Quarry, Riga Terrace, Plymouth
Hardwick Nursery, Ridge Road, Plympton, Plymouth
33, Wyndham Square, Plymouth
26, Derry Avenue, Plymouth
81, Hyde Park Road, Plymouth
18, Clayton Road, Plymouth
Royal Corinthian Yacht Club, Madeira Road, Plymouth
41 - 42, Southside Street, Plymouth
Sanderson Motorhouse, Marshall Road, Plymouth
2a, Parkwood Close, Plymouth
72, Garage Associated With, Aberdeen Avenue, Plymouth
The Jolly Miller, Leypark Drive, Plymouth
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.
Plymouth commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance
Three core debt structures cover the majority of Plymouth commercial property deals. Each carries a different lender panel, LTV ceiling and pricing band, match the structure to the asset and the timeline.
Plymouth commercial property finance by property type
Lender appetite, yield bands and debt structures vary materially by property type. Pick the briefing that matches your Plymouth acquisition.
Office finance in Plymouth
Office investment finance for headquarters buildings, business parks, multi-let suites and office-led mixed-use schemes.
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Industrial finance in Plymouth
Industrial and logistics finance for big-box distribution, multi-let estates, last-mile urban logistics and trade counter parks.
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Retail finance in Plymouth
Retail property finance for high street parades, retail warehousing, shopping centres and convenience-led mixed-use.
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Mixed-Use finance in Plymouth
Finance for buildings combining commercial ground floors with residential upper floors, the dominant deal format in UK secondary markets and the engine of corporate-acquired property activity.
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Hotel finance in Plymouth
Hotel property finance for trading boutique hotels, branded operator-let assets and aparthotel acquisitions.
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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 Plymouth. 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 ProfilePlymouth commercial property investment fundamentals
What makes Plymouth 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 6.5% across the local market
- 16.2% property price growth over the past five years
- 11.2% rental growth over five years supporting income returns
- Strong occupier demand from Naval/Defence and Higher Education sectors
- Excellent transport connectivity including Plymouth rail station
- Active regeneration programmes driving future capital growth
Development Opportunities
Plymouth presents development opportunities linked to Royal William Yard. Growing demand from the Naval/Defence 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 student accommodation and heritage conversion. Residential supported.
Property Types We Finance
Our team has deep experience arranging commercial mortgages, bridging loans, and development finance across Plymouth and the wider Devon region, from commercial property purchases to development and refurbishment projects.
Latest Commercial Property News in Plymouth
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Plymouth Location
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Plymouth commercial mortgage FAQ
Data-grounded answers about commercial property finance in Plymouth, sourced from HM Land Registry transactions and our own deal flow.
How active is the commercial property market in Plymouth?
HM Land Registry recorded 326 commercial property transactions in Plymouth during the most recent reporting window. The median commercial sale price is £200,000, with the middle 50% of deals between £135,000 and £286,440. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Category B records).
What is the typical commercial property price in Plymouth?
The median commercial sale price recorded by HM Land Registry in Plymouth is £200,000. Smaller end deals (lower quartile) sit around £135,000, while larger transactions (upper quartile) reach £286,440 and above. These are the figures lenders will benchmark valuations against when assessing a commercial mortgage application in Plymouth.
Which commercial property sectors are most active in Plymouth?
The most active commercial sectors in Plymouth (by recorded transaction count) are: office (5 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 Plymouth?
Yes. We arrange commercial mortgages, commercial bridging finance and development finance for property in Plymouth. 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 Plymouth?
Call 07595 366094 or use the contact form to request a commercial mortgage quote in Plymouth. We will review the asset, sector, deal structure and lender appetite specific to Plymouth and come back with an indicative rate, LTV and term within 24–48 hours.