CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across Croydon and Greater London. Led by Matt Lenzie, ex-Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland, institutional-grade underwriting, direct lender access and decisions in 48 hours.
Croydon commercial property delivers 6.5% average yield.
Croydon 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 Croydon commercial mortgages, sector demand, transport connectivity and active regeneration programmes.
“Significant office stock with competitive rents versus central London. Build-to-Rent sector performing strongly despite retail challenges.”
, CMB Market Analysis
Major regeneration programme including residential towers; Fairfield Halls restored; Westfield plans ongoing
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387 commercial sales in Croydon across the last 60 months, sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. 4 records in the current sample are confidently sector-classified; the wider recent sample is shown as general commercial transaction evidence.
1, High Street, Thornton Heath
Selsdon Park Hotel, 126, Addington Road, South Croydon
291 - 293, High Street, Croydon
Unit 17, Tait Road Industrial Estate, Croydon
41, Outram Road, Croydon
43, Outram Road, Croydon
98, Tunstall Road, Croydon
9d, Fairoak Close, Kenley
9a, Fairoak Close, Kenley
4, Lyndhurst Road, Thornton Heath
91, Pampisford Road, South Croydon
Cmoa Sports Ground, Pampisford Road, South Croydon
Downside School, 1, Woodcote Lane, Purley
13, Woodcote Lane, Purley
675, Mitcham Road, Croydon
170, Pampisford Road, South Croydon
168, Pampisford Road, South Croydon
166, Pampisford Road, South Croydon
Garage 27, Cheston Avenue, Croydon
58, Cheston Avenue, Croydon
268, Osward, Croydon
47, Mayfield Road, South Croydon
Masons Pre-School, 48 - 50, Verdayne Avenue, Croydon
20 - 24, Mayday Road, Thornton Heath
Meridian Centre, Vulcan Way, New Addington, Croydon
818a, London Road, Thornton Heath
26, Progress Way, Croydon
323a, Whitehorse Road, Croydon
Varis Court 8, Commercial Unit, Station Approach Road, Coulsdon
Fitzroy Court, 6, Surface Of Roof And Airspace Above, Whitehorse Road, Croydon
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 Croydon commercial property deals. Each carries a different lender panel, LTV ceiling and pricing band, match the structure to the asset and the timeline.
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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 Croydon. 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 Croydon fundable, where the development opportunity sits, which lenders are active, and the asset classes our team finances most often.
Croydon presents development opportunities linked to Major regeneration programme including residential towers. Growing demand from the Financial 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.
Selective appetite - modern offices and Build-to-Rent favoured. Caution on older office stock and secondary retail.
Our team has deep experience arranging commercial mortgages, bridging loans, and development finance across Croydon and the wider Greater London region, from office acquisitions to tech workspace conversions.
Each Croydon submarket has its own lender appetite, yield band and tenant mix. Click through for the local-level detail.
Croydon Town Centre anchors the commercial life of Croydon, serving as the borough's primary retail, dining, and professional services hub. Purpose-bu...
View detailsWithin Croydon, East Croydon has carved out a reputation as a self-contained neighbourhood with its own commercial identity. Independent retailers, fo...
View detailsPurley contributes a distinctive chapter to Croydon's commercial landscape. Local shops and service businesses line the main roads, while side streets...
View detailsSet among the green spaces of Croydon, Thornton Heath offers a quieter alternative to the borough's busier town centres. Small commercial parades serv...
View detailsSouth Croydon forms one of Croydon's secondary commercial nodes, where a compact but active retail frontage serves the surrounding residential streets...
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Data-grounded answers about commercial property finance in Croydon, sourced from HM Land Registry transactions and our own deal flow.
HM Land Registry recorded 387 commercial property transactions in Croydon during the most recent reporting window. The median commercial sale price is £350,000, with the middle 50% of deals between £250,000 and £470,000. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Category B records).
The median commercial sale price recorded by HM Land Registry in Croydon is £350,000. Smaller end deals (lower quartile) sit around £250,000, 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 Croydon.
The most active commercial sectors in Croydon (by recorded transaction count) are: retail (2 transactions), hotel (1 transaction), industrial (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 Croydon. 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 Croydon. We will review the asset, sector, deal structure and lender appetite specific to Croydon and come back with an indicative rate, LTV and term within 24–48 hours.