CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across Newhaven 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.
Newhaven commercial property delivers 6.5% average yield.
Newhaven yields sit above the UK commercial average, supporting income-driven debt structures and SPV-led acquisitions.
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 Newhaven commercial mortgages, sector demand, transport connectivity and active regeneration programmes.
“Cross-Channel ferry port. Enterprise Zone driving investment. Strong industrial and logistics sector.”
, CMB Market Analysis
Newhaven Enterprise Zone (Enterprise Zone status secured); port area redevelopment; East Quay mixed-use; Avis Way industrial intensification; Railway Quay heritage site; Eastside development
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16 commercial sales in Newhaven 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.
29, High Street, Newhaven
Chapel Barn, Lewes Road, Piddinghoe, Newhaven
Ground Floor Shop, 30a, High Street, Newhaven
2 - 4, Chapel Street, Newhaven
10, South Way, Newhaven
27, First Avenue, Newhaven
7, Valley Road, Newhaven
Marco Trailers, Railway Road, Newhaven
Endeavour Works, Beach Road, Newhaven
91, The Fairway, Newhaven
The Old Bakery, Butchers Lane, Newhaven
Church Of The Sacred Heart, Fort Road, Newhaven
Unit 11, E Plan Estate, Newhaven
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 Newhaven 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 Newhaven. 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 Newhaven fundable, where the development opportunity sits, which lenders are active, and the asset classes our team finances most often.
Newhaven presents development opportunities linked to Newhaven Enterprise Zone (Enterprise Zone status secured). Growing demand from the Port & Ferry Operations 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. Enterprise Zone incentives valued.
Our team has deep experience arranging commercial mortgages, bridging loans, and development finance across Newhaven and the wider East Sussex region, from commercial property purchases to industrial unit purchases.
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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 Newhaven, sourced from HM Land Registry transactions and our own deal flow.
HM Land Registry recorded 16 commercial property transactions in Newhaven during the most recent reporting window. The median commercial sale price is £250,000, with the middle 50% of deals between £210,000 and £325,000. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Category B records).
The median commercial sale price recorded by HM Land Registry in Newhaven is £250,000. Smaller end deals (lower quartile) sit around £210,000, 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 Newhaven.
The most active commercial sectors in Newhaven (by recorded transaction count) are: retail (2 transactions), agri (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 Newhaven. 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 Newhaven. We will review the asset, sector, deal structure and lender appetite specific to Newhaven and come back with an indicative rate, LTV and term within 24–48 hours.