Expert commercial mortgage brokers serving businesses and commercial property investors across Essex. Access competitive rates on commercial mortgages, development finance, and bridging loans in Chelmsford, Colchester, Southend-on-Sea, Basildon, Harlow, Brentwood, Clacton-on-Sea, Braintree, Grays, Witham, Maldon.
Essex offers commercial property investors access to 11 distinct markets with a combined population of 1,233,995. Average commercial yields of 5.9% (ranging from 4.7% to 7.0%) and 15.2% five-year price growth demonstrate the region’s investment appeal. Key sectors driving occupier demand include Retail, Healthcare, Professional Services.
| Property Type | Regional Average (£ psf) |
|---|---|
| Office (Grade A) | £17 psf |
| Office (Grade B) | £12 psf |
| Retail (Prime) | £24 psf |
| Industrial (Prime) | £6 psf |
Regional averages across 11 locations. Q1 2026 estimates.
Chelmsford is the county town of Essex with excellent transport links to London and a thriving commercial property market. The city offers property finance opportunities across retail, office, and residential development sectors.
Colchester is Britain's oldest recorded town with a growing university and diverse commercial property market. The town offers property finance opportunities with strong student demand and improving infrastructure.
Southend-on-Sea is a major Essex coastal city with university presence and diverse commercial property. The city offers property finance opportunities in hospitality, retail, and residential sectors.
Basildon is a major Essex new town with significant commercial and industrial property. The town offers property finance opportunities particularly in logistics and residential sectors.
Harlow in Essex offers diverse commercial property opportunities for investors and developers. Our experienced team provides tailored property finance solutions including development finance, bridging loans, commercial mortgages, and HMO finance across all sectors.
Brentwood is an affluent Essex commuter town made famous by TOWIE but with a much deeper heritage as a medieval pilgrimage stop on the road from London to Canterbury. The town sits on the A12/M25 junction with fast Elizabeth Line connections to Liverpool Street, supporting premium residential values and a strong local retail and professional services market.
Clacton-on-Sea is Essex's principal seaside resort with one of the longest pleasure piers in England and extensive sandy beaches. The town has faced typical seaside town challenges of seasonal dependency and deprivation, but offers some of the most affordable commercial property in the South East with strong yields for investors willing to look beyond the coastal tourism narrative.
Braintree in Essex offers diverse commercial property opportunities for investors and developers. Our experienced team provides tailored property finance solutions including development finance, bridging loans, commercial mortgages, and HMO finance across all sectors.
Grays is the administrative centre of Thurrock on the north bank of the Thames, adjacent to the Lakeside retail and leisure complex and the Tilbury container port. The town benefits from some of the most significant logistics and distribution infrastructure in the South East, and c2c rail services reach London Fenchurch Street in under 30 minutes.
Witham is a growing North Essex town on the A12 corridor between Chelmsford and Colchester, with direct trains to Liverpool Street in 45 minutes. The town has expanded significantly with new housing and benefits from the Maltings Lane development area. Its position on the main road and rail arteries makes it attractive for commuter-led businesses and services.
Maldon is a historic Essex saltmarsh town at the head of the Blackwater Estuary, famous for Maldon Sea Salt (produced here since 1882) and the 991 Battle of Maldon against Viking raiders. The charming Hythe quay with its Thames sailing barges and the Promenade Park give the town a distinctive coastal character, supporting tourism and a premium independent retail market.
We offer a complete range of commercial property finance solutions across all locations in Essex.