CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across Bournemouth and Dorset. 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 Bournemouth commercial mortgages, sector demand, transport connectivity and active regeneration programmes.
“Major resort with two universities. Digital and tech sector growing. Strong student market.”
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BH2; Lansdowne; Winter Gardens; Boscombe regeneration
The Dorset regional briefing covering Bournemouth and the wider region. A Q2 2026 commercial property briefing on Dorset, a 770,000-population South West county dominated by the Bournemouth-Christchurch-Poole conurbation, with a long tail of historic and coastal market towns running west to the Devon border. We walk through transaction volumes across the thirteen principal towns, the disclosed Weymouth retail yield at eight point nine three percent, and where lender appetite sits today.
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297 commercial sales in Bournemouth across the last 60 months, sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. 3 records in the current sample are confidently sector-classified; the wider recent sample is shown as general commercial transaction evidence.
Ashridge Parade, 1-3, Wimborne Road, Bournemouth
Churchill Business Park, Unit 1, Provence Drive, Bournemouth
Lynton Court Hotel, 47, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth
3, Ropley Road, Bournemouth
7, Durley Chine Road, Bournemouth
10, Walpole Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth
163, Unit 2a, Stourvale Road, Bournemouth
Statum, 2, 1, Wootton Mount, Bournemouth
9, East Howe Lane, Bournemouth
53, Woodbury Avenue, Bournemouth
Royal Arcade, Royal Arcade, Bournemouth
Infinity, 45 - 47, 9, Boscombe Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth
480a, Wimborne Road, Bournemouth
Alumhirst Day Centre, Alumhurst Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth
Murray Muscat Centre, 3, Ground Floor, Glen Fern Road, Bournemouth
Wooton Gardens Murray Muscat Centre, First And Second Floors, Glen Fern Road, Bournemouth
Bournemouth Hebrew Congregation, Wootton Gardens, Bournemouth
8, Queens Road, Bournemouth
Stanfield Garage, 7, Gorsecliff Road, Bournemouth
129, High Howe Lane, Bournemouth
358 - 362, Wimborne Road, Bournemouth
1362, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth
7, Dunbar Road, Talbot Woods, Bournemouth
1213, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth
30, Acton Road, Bournemouth
41, Redhill Drive, Bournemouth
1060a, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth
4a, West Cliff Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth
15, Poole Road, Bournemouth
280, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth
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 Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth. 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 Bournemouth fundable, where the development opportunity sits, which lenders are active, and the asset classes our team finances most often.
Bournemouth presents development opportunities linked to BH2. Growing demand from the Tourism sector is creating opportunities for purpose-built commercial space and conversion projects. Strong transport links enhance viability for mixed-use and residential-led schemes.
Good appetite for student accommodation and hospitality. Residential supported.
Our team has deep experience arranging commercial mortgages, bridging loans, and development finance across Bournemouth and the wider Dorset region, from hotel and leisure acquisitions to development and refurbishment projects.
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Recent sales, planning movement and market signals for Bournemouth, drawn from HM Land Registry data and local authority planning registers.
HM Land Registry data shows 297 commercial property transactions in the Bournemouth area over the past 60 months, with a median sale price of £240k. 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 Royal Arcade, Royal Arcade, Bournemouth for £1,750,000 in Q4 2025, one of 14 commercial transactions recorded in the Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth, see our guide to getting a commercial mortgage or talk to us about the local market.
The questions we answer most often on Bournemouth deals, covered in depth in our knowledge hub.
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Deposit requirements by property type, acceptable sources, and ways to reduce yours.
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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 Bournemouth, sourced from HM Land Registry transactions and our own deal flow.
HM Land Registry recorded 297 commercial property transactions in Bournemouth during the most recent reporting window. The median commercial sale price is £240,000, with the middle 50% of deals between £160,000 and £355,000. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Category B records).
The median commercial sale price recorded by HM Land Registry in Bournemouth is £240,000. Smaller end deals (lower quartile) sit around £160,000, while larger transactions (upper quartile) reach £355,000 and above. These are the figures lenders will benchmark valuations against when assessing a commercial mortgage application in Bournemouth.
The most active commercial sectors in Bournemouth (by recorded transaction count) are: retail (1 transaction), office (1 transaction), hotel (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 Bournemouth. 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 Bournemouth. We will review the asset, sector, deal structure and lender appetite specific to Bournemouth and come back with an indicative rate, LTV and term within 24 to 48 hours.