CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford commercial mortgages, sector demand, transport connectivity and active regeneration programmes.
“Strong commuter town with city status. Office market benefits from London exodus. Retail performing well for cathedral city.”
, CMB Market Analysis
Army & Navy junction; Bond Street regeneration; city centre enhancement
The Essex regional briefing covering Chelmsford 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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216 commercial sales in Chelmsford across the last 60 months, sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. 12 records in the current sample are confidently sector-classified; the wider recent sample is shown as general commercial transaction evidence.
Plot 401, Main Road, Broomfield, Chelmsford
Unit 3, Industrial Estate, East Hanningfield, Chelmsford
Plot 225, Main Road, Broomfield, Chelmsford
Homelands Retail Park, Cuton Hall Lane, Springfield, Chelmsford
Redwing House, Hedgerows Business Park, Chelmer Village, Chelmsford
Unit 1-2, Blackall Industrial Estate, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford
Plot 310, Main Road, Broomfield, Chelmsford
Plot 366, Main Road, Broomfield, Chelmsford
Downham Furniture, Windsor Trading Estate, Downham, Billericay
The Prince Of Wales Public House, Woodham Road, Stow Maries, Chelmsford
36, High Street, Stock, Ingatestone
Haltgate House, 52 - 54, Unit 4, Hullbridge Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford
Hillcrest, London Road, Widford, Chelmsford
18, Cressy Quay, Chelmsford
Stock Hill Farm, Stock Road, Stock, Ingatestone
94, St Fabians Drive, Chelmsford
Mapledean Works, Unit 16, Maldon Road, Latchingdon, Chelmsford
Unit 1, Argyll Road, Chelmsford
Downhouse Farm, Southend Road, Howe Green, Chelmsford
Broad Oaks, Great Gibcracks Chase, Sandon, Chelmsford
Little Graces, Graces Lane, Little Baddow, Chelmsford
Witham Field Farm, Witham Road, Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford
15, Duke Street, Chelmsford
4, Old Forge Road, Boreham, Chelmsford
Primula Court, 39, Primrose Hill, Chelmsford
Hawthorns, Leather Bottle Hill, Stock, Ingatestone
1, Sidney Southgate Road, Chelmsford
Virgin Active, New Writtle Street, Chelmsford
178, New London Road, Chelmsford
Fieldview, Howe Green, Chelmsford
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 Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford. 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 Chelmsford fundable, where the development opportunity sits, which lenders are active, and the asset classes our team finances most often.
Chelmsford presents development opportunities linked to Army & Navy junction. 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.
Strong appetite across sectors. Premium Essex location recognised.
Our team has deep experience arranging commercial mortgages, bridging loans, and development finance across Chelmsford and the wider Essex region, from professional office relocations to retail unit purchases.
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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 Chelmsford, drawn from HM Land Registry data and local authority planning registers.
Permission In Principle To Establish The Principle Of Residential Development For Four Dwellings at Land At Margaretting Service Station Main Road Margaretting Ingatestone Essex (4 units). Approved by Chelmsford City Council.
Source: Chelmsford City Council, ref 26/00589/PIP
Conversion And Extensions Of Existing Chalet Bungalow Into Two Storey Dwelling. Alterations To Fenestration. at Beeleigh Main Road Rettendon Chelmsford Essex CM3 8DP (2 units). Approved by Chelmsford City Council.
Source: Chelmsford City Council, ref 26/00560/FUL
HM Land Registry data shows 216 commercial property transactions in the Chelmsford area over the past 60 months, with a median sale price of £315k. 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 Unit 1, Argyll Road, Chelmsford for £23,606,652 in Q4 2025, one of 8 commercial transactions recorded in the Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford, see our guide to getting a commercial mortgage or talk to us about the local market.
The questions we answer most often on Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford, sourced from HM Land Registry transactions and our own deal flow.
HM Land Registry recorded 216 commercial property transactions in Chelmsford during the most recent reporting window. The median commercial sale price is £315,000, with the middle 50% of deals between £205,000 and £470,000. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Category B records).
The median commercial sale price recorded by HM Land Registry in Chelmsford is £315,000. Smaller end deals (lower quartile) sit around £205,000, while larger transactions (upper quartile) reach £470,000 and above. These are the figures lenders will benchmark valuations against when assessing a commercial mortgage application in Chelmsford.
The most active commercial sectors in Chelmsford (by recorded transaction count) are: land (4 transactions), industrial (3 transactions), retail (2 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 Chelmsford. 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 Chelmsford. We will review the asset, sector, deal structure and lender appetite specific to Chelmsford and come back with an indicative rate, LTV and term within 24 to 48 hours.