CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across Eastbourne and East Sussex. 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 Eastbourne commercial mortgages, sector demand, transport connectivity and active regeneration programmes.
“Major south coast resort with strong retirement market. Sovereign Harbour marina creating new opportunities. Healthcare sector significant employer.”
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Sovereign Harbour expansion; town centre improvements; Devonshire Park enhancement
The East Sussex regional briefing covering Eastbourne and the wider region. A Q2 2026 commercial property briefing on East Sussex, a coastal-and-Wealden county anchored by Brighton & Hove on the western edge, Eastbourne and the Hastings/Bexhill regeneration belt to the east, and a string of historic Wealden market towns inland. We walk through transaction volumes across the twelve principal towns, the seven Acuitus auction lots that have surfaced over the rolling window, and the single hard yield anchor, a primary care centre in Eastbourne clearing at eight point three one percent net initial.
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179 commercial sales in Eastbourne across the last 60 months, sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. 10 records in the current sample are confidently sector-classified; the wider recent sample is shown as general commercial transaction evidence.
Unit 3b, Southbourne Business Park, Eastbourne
Greencoat House, 32, St Leonards Road, Eastbourne
Unit 5b, Southbourne Business Park, Eastbourne
Unit 5c, Southbourne Business Park, Eastbourne
54, Royal Parade, Eastbourne
The Pilot Public House, Meads Street, Eastbourne
Kingsford House, Garage 2, Leeds Avenue, Eastbourne
43, Grand Parade, Eastbourne
Albany Lions Hotel, 41 - 43, Grand Parade, Eastbourne
Claremont Hotel, Grand Parade, Eastbourne
16a, Unit 4, Maple Road, Eastbourne
1, Broad Road, Eastbourne
7a, Pevensey Road, Eastbourne
118 - 126, Unit B, Terminus Road, Eastbourne
16a, Unit 4, Maple Road, Eastbourne
Sportswise LTD, Carlisle Road, Eastbourne
Hill Brow, Denton Road, Eastbourne
Queenwood, Darley Road, Eastbourne
Mothers Garden, Darley Road, Eastbourne
The Welkin, Bishopbourne, Carlisle Road, Eastbourne
Trevin Towers, Gaudick Road, Eastbourne
14, Unit 8, Beach Road, Eastbourne
Arran, Brand Road, Eastbourne
9, Furness Road, Eastbourne
G19, Garage, Winkney Farm Estate, Eastbourne
Garage 1, 7, Downlands Way, East Dean, Eastbourne
3a, Church Street, Old Town, Eastbourne
3a, Church Street, Old Town, Eastbourne
14, Fort Road, Eastbourne
Taperfield, Jevington Road, Friston, Eastbourne
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 Eastbourne commercial property deals. Each carries a different lender panel, LTV ceiling and pricing band, match the structure to the asset and the timeline.
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 Eastbourne. 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 Eastbourne fundable, where the development opportunity sits, which lenders are active, and the asset classes our team finances most often.
Eastbourne presents development opportunities linked to Sovereign Harbour expansion. 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 tourism and healthcare. Retirement sector well-understood by specialist lenders.
Our team has deep experience arranging commercial mortgages, bridging loans, and development finance across Eastbourne and the wider East Sussex region, from hotel and leisure acquisitions to healthcare property investments.
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We provide commercial mortgages, bridging finance, and development finance throughout East Sussex.
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Data-grounded answers about commercial property finance in Eastbourne, sourced from HM Land Registry transactions and our own deal flow.
HM Land Registry recorded 179 commercial property transactions in Eastbourne during the most recent reporting window. The median commercial sale price is £245,000, with the middle 50% of deals between £155,000 and £385,000. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Category B records).
The median commercial sale price recorded by HM Land Registry in Eastbourne is £245,000. Smaller end deals (lower quartile) sit around £155,000, while larger transactions (upper quartile) reach £385,000 and above. These are the figures lenders will benchmark valuations against when assessing a commercial mortgage application in Eastbourne.
The most active commercial sectors in Eastbourne (by recorded transaction count) are: office (5 transactions), retail (2 transactions), hotel (2 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 Eastbourne. 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 Eastbourne. We will review the asset, sector, deal structure and lender appetite specific to Eastbourne and come back with an indicative rate, LTV and term within 24–48 hours.