CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across Brentwood and Essex. 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 Brentwood commercial mortgages, sector demand, transport connectivity and active regeneration programmes.
“Affluent commuter town with Elizabeth Line connection at Shenfield. Premium retail market. Strong professional services demand.”
, CMB Market Analysis
Brentwood town centre masterplan; William Hunter Way redevelopment; Baytree Centre expansion; Dunton Hills Garden Village (4,000 homes); Brentwood Enterprise Park
The Essex regional briefing covering Brentwood and the wider region. A Q2 2026 commercial property briefing on Essex, the largest commercial market in the East of England, anchored by Stansted Airport and the Harlow life-sciences spine, the DP World London Gateway logistics belt in the south, the A12 commuter corridor through Brentwood, Chelmsford and Colchester, and the Southend-on-Sea coastal economy. We walk through transaction volumes across the eleven principal towns, the five Acuitus auction lots that have surfaced over the rolling window, and where lender appetite sits today.
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131 commercial sales in Brentwood 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.
19, High Street, Ingatestone
The Merchant, 125 - 127, High Street, Brentwood
63, High Street, Brentwood
Hartswood House, Hartswood Road, Warley, Brentwood
Calcott Hall Farmhouse, Ongar Road, Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood
122a, High Street, Ingatestone
Saxon House, Unit 14, Upminster Trading Park, Upminster
Entrance And Lobby At, 57, High Street, Ingatestone
60, High Street, Brentwood
Hallsford Business Centre, 4, Hallsford Bridge Industrial Estate, Ongar
177, Coxtie Green Road, Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood
Water Tower, 10a, Pine Court, Great Warley, Brentwood
Wrightsbridge Farm, Weald Road, South Weald, Brentwood
Spring Farm, Murthering Lane, Navestock, Romford
Crownleigh Court, 9 - 10, 11, Ropers Yard, Brentwood
Willow Tree Farm, Chivers Road, Stondon Massey, Brentwood
Wickes, Brook Street, Brentwood
Chivers, Chivers Road, Stondon Massey, Brentwood
38, Brook Street, Brentwood
11, Tallon Road, Hutton, Brentwood
Barge, Ingatestone Road, Blackmore, Ingatestone
Ongar Garden Centre, Ongar Road, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood
Pumping Station Cottage, Great Warley Street, Great Warley, Brentwood
9, Daffodil Avenue, Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood
18, Canon Hudson Gardens, Ingatestone
Unit 1, St James Road, Brentwood
65, Burses Way, Hutton, Brentwood
Bennetts Farm, Weald Road, South Weald, Brentwood
Sumner'S Farm, Doddinghurst Road, Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood
St. Andrews Methodist Church, Billericay Road, Herongate, Brentwood
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 Brentwood 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 Brentwood. 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 Brentwood fundable, where the development opportunity sits, which lenders are active, and the asset classes our team finances most often.
Brentwood presents development opportunities linked to Brentwood town centre masterplan. Growing demand from the Professional Services sector is creating opportunities for purpose-built commercial space and conversion projects. Strong transport links enhance viability for mixed-use and residential-led schemes.
Very strong appetite. Affluent catchment supports premium values.
Our team has deep experience arranging commercial mortgages, bridging loans, and development finance across Brentwood and the wider Essex region, from professional office relocations to office acquisitions.
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We provide commercial mortgages, bridging finance, and development finance throughout Essex.
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Recent sales, planning movement and market signals for Brentwood, drawn from HM Land Registry data and local authority planning registers.
Non-material amendment to application 20/01221/FUL and Appeal Ref APP/H1515/W/22/3301674 (Demolition of all buildings and structures and the construction of a... at 1 Former Wates Way Industrial Estate Brentwood CM15 9AZ (2 units). Approved by Brentwood Borough Council.
Source: Brentwood Borough Council, ref 20/01221/NON/3
Variations of Condition 2 of Application 18/01893/LBC (Alterations and change of use of property from Class C2 (Residential Institution) & D1 (Non Residential... at Dytchleys Coxtie Green Road Pilgrims Hatch South Weald Essex CM14 5RJ (1 units). Approved by Brentwood Borough Council.
Source: Brentwood Borough Council, ref 26/00413/LBC
HM Land Registry data shows 131 commercial property transactions in the Brentwood area over the past 60 months, with a median sale price of £415k. Lender appetite tends to follow transaction evidence, so an active local market supports stronger valuations.
Source: HM Land Registry price paid data
HM Land Registry records the sale of Wrightsbridge Farm, Weald Road, South Weald, Brentwood for £1,000,000 in Q4 2025, one of 5 commercial transactions recorded in the Brentwood area that quarter.
Source: HM Land Registry price paid data
Planning movement often signals upcoming finance demand. If you are buying, refinancing or developing in Brentwood, see our guide to getting a commercial mortgage or talk to us about the local market.
The questions we answer most often on Brentwood deals, covered in depth in our knowledge hub.
What lenders assess, who finds it easy, and how declined cases still get funded.
Deposit requirements by property type, acceptable sources, and ways to reduce yours.
The routes to 100% borrowing: additional security, strong trading businesses and equity.
High-street banks, challengers and specialists: who lends on what in Essex.
Leniency by lender category and product type, and what flexibility really costs.
Typical 2026 pricing by product, and what drives the rate you are offered.
Data-grounded answers about commercial property finance in Brentwood, sourced from HM Land Registry transactions and our own deal flow.
HM Land Registry recorded 131 commercial property transactions in Brentwood during the most recent reporting window. The median commercial sale price is £415,000, with the middle 50% of deals between £255,000 and £650,000. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Category B records).
The median commercial sale price recorded by HM Land Registry in Brentwood is £415,000. Smaller end deals (lower quartile) sit around £255,000, while larger transactions (upper quartile) reach £650,000 and above. These are the figures lenders will benchmark valuations against when assessing a commercial mortgage application in Brentwood.
The most active commercial sectors in Brentwood (by recorded transaction count) are: retail (6 transactions), office (3 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 Brentwood. 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 Brentwood. We will review the asset, sector, deal structure and lender appetite specific to Brentwood and come back with an indicative rate, LTV and term within 24 to 48 hours.