CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across Lewes 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 Lewes commercial mortgages, sector demand, transport connectivity and active regeneration programmes.
“Historic county town with premium property values. Strong independent retail. South Downs National Park gateway attracting visitors.”
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North Street Quarter mixed-use development; Lewes town centre conservation; Phoenix Industrial Estate improvement; Brooks Road area enhancement; South Downs National Park gateway
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121 commercial sales in Lewes across the last 60 months, sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. 37 records in the current sample are confidently sector-classified; the wider recent sample is shown as general commercial transaction evidence.
North Street Depot, North Street, Lewes
Unit 6, Riverside Industrial Estate, Lewes
The Offham Barn, The Street, Offham, Lewes
The Cleve Suite, 1, Meadow Business Centre, Ringmer, Lewes
77, High Street, Lewes
58 - 59, Cliffe High Street, Lewes
Manor House, Telscombe, Lewes
Plot 381, The Lookout, Peacehaven
Barclays Bank House, Ground And First Floors, Lewes Road, Ringmer, Lewes
Lot 9, Plot 20, Markstakes Lane, South Chailey, Lewes
Artisan House, Unit 4, Brooks Road, Lewes
Anne Of Cleves House, 52, The Margary Block, Southover High Street, Lewes
15, Ground Floor Shop, Cliffe High Street, Lewes
Lower Stoneham House, Stoneham, Lewes
Warren House, Plumpton Lane, Plumpton, Lewes
Middle Broyle Farmhouse, Harveys Lane, Ringmer, Lewes
Saxondown Farm, Plot 2, Church Lane, Kingston, Lewes
The Old Stables, 2, Church Lane, Kingston, Lewes
Pelling Barn, Lewes Road, Scaynes Hill, Haywards Heath
Sussex House, 190, South Coast Road, Peacehaven
Plot 70, South Coast Road, Peacehaven
205, High Street, Lewes
Hoddern Farm, Plot Phc001, Peacehaven
190, High Street, Lewes
Brickyard Farm, Barn, Town Littleworth, Cooksbridge, Lewes
Field House, Nursery Lane, Wivelsfield Green, Haywards Heath
96, Ground Floor Shop, South Coast Road, Peacehaven
Old School House, The Street, Offham, Lewes
Warren Farm House, Warren Lane, North Chailey, Lewes
County Stables, 1 Manhattan Cottage, The Motor Road, Old Racecourse, Lewes
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 Lewes 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 Lewes. 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 Lewes fundable, where the development opportunity sits, which lenders are active, and the asset classes our team finances most often.
Lewes presents development opportunities linked to North Street Quarter mixed-use development. Growing demand from the Public Administration (East Sussex CC) 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 heritage properties. Premium pricing accepted for quality assets.
Our team has deep experience arranging commercial mortgages, bridging loans, and development finance across Lewes and the wider East Sussex region, from commercial property purchases to independent retail 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 Lewes, sourced from HM Land Registry transactions and our own deal flow.
HM Land Registry recorded 121 commercial property transactions in Lewes during the most recent reporting window. The median commercial sale price is £385,000, with the middle 50% of deals between £235,000 and £875,000. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Category B records).
The median commercial sale price recorded by HM Land Registry in Lewes is £385,000. Smaller end deals (lower quartile) sit around £235,000, while larger transactions (upper quartile) reach £875,000 and above. These are the figures lenders will benchmark valuations against when assessing a commercial mortgage application in Lewes.
The most active commercial sectors in Lewes (by recorded transaction count) are: office (13 transactions), retail (8 transactions), land (8 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 Lewes. 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 Lewes. We will review the asset, sector, deal structure and lender appetite specific to Lewes and come back with an indicative rate, LTV and term within 24–48 hours.