CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across Hastings 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 Hastings commercial mortgages, sector demand, transport connectivity and active regeneration programmes.
“Regenerating coastal town attracting creative industries. Affordable property drawing London buyers. Tourism sector strengthening.”
, CMB Market Analysis
White Rock Theatre area; Old Town regeneration; seafront improvements
The East Sussex regional briefing covering Hastings 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 Hastings 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.
14, Marine Parade, Hastings
The Sea House, 37a, 6, George Street, Hastings
The Sea House, 5, George Street, Hastings
The Sea House, 2, George Street, Hastings
11, Ground Floor Shop, George Street, Hastings
29, High Street, Hastings
41, Ground Floor Shop, Marina, St Leonards-On-Sea
Old Hastings House, High Street, Hastings
Old Hastings House, High Street, Hastings
Hub House, Eight Acre Lane, Three Oaks, Hastings
8, Croft Terrace, Hastings
40, Garage, Wellington Square, Hastings
125, West Hill Road, St Leonards-On-Sea
402, The Ridge, Hastings
42, Robertson Street, Hastings
26, Filsham Road, St Leonards-On-Sea
6 - 7, York Gardens, Hastings
Cold Harbour Farm, Ivyhouse Lane, Hastings
32, Strood Road, St Leonards-On-Sea
21, Sedlescombe Road North, St Leonards-On-Sea
19, High Beech Chalet Park, St Leonards-On-Sea
24, George Street, Hastings
24, George Street, Hastings
88, Mount Pleasant Road, Hastings
59, All Saints Street, Hastings
38 - 39, Marina, St Leonards-On-Sea
124 - 126, Old London Road, Hastings
25, Magdalen Road, St Leonards-On-Sea
1, Freshwater Avenue, Hastings
6, Garage Associated With, Benenden Rise, Hastings
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 Hastings 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 Hastings. 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 Hastings fundable, where the development opportunity sits, which lenders are active, and the asset classes our team finances most often.
Hastings presents development opportunities linked to White Rock Theatre area. 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.
Appetite improving with regeneration. Creative sector and hospitality projects favoured.
Our team has deep experience arranging commercial mortgages, bridging loans, and development finance across Hastings and the wider East Sussex region, from hotel and leisure acquisitions to creative workspace conversions.
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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 Hastings, sourced from HM Land Registry transactions and our own deal flow.
HM Land Registry recorded 179 commercial property transactions in Hastings during the most recent reporting window. The median commercial sale price is £220,000, with the middle 50% of deals between £150,000 and £325,000. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Category B records).
The median commercial sale price recorded by HM Land Registry in Hastings is £220,000. Smaller end deals (lower quartile) sit around £150,000, while larger transactions (upper quartile) reach £325,000 and above. These are the figures lenders will benchmark valuations against when assessing a commercial mortgage application in Hastings.
The most active commercial sectors in Hastings (by recorded transaction count) are: office (6 transactions), retail (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 Hastings. 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 Hastings. We will review the asset, sector, deal structure and lender appetite specific to Hastings and come back with an indicative rate, LTV and term within 24–48 hours.