CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across Hackney 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.
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 Hackney commercial mortgages, sector demand, transport connectivity and active regeneration programmes.
“Tech City established as London's premier startup cluster. Creative workspace demand exceeds supply. Hospitality sector particularly strong.”
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Hackney Wick transformed by Olympics legacy; Dalston Junction regeneration; continuous Shoreditch intensification
The Greater London regional briefing covering Hackney and the wider region. A Q2 2026 commercial property briefing on Greater London, the deepest and most actively traded commercial market in the United Kingdom, where prime central assets clear below five percent and outer-borough secondary stock trades through six, eight, even ten percent. We walk through transaction volumes across thirty-seven boroughs and named submarkets, recent Acuitus auction prints between roughly four and ten and a half percent, and where lender appetite sits today.
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Three core debt structures cover the majority of Hackney 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 Hackney. 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 Hackney fundable, where the development opportunity sits, which lenders are active, and the asset classes our team finances most often.
Hackney presents development opportunities linked to Hackney Wick transformed by Olympics legacy. Growing demand from the Technology 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 for quality commercial. Tech and creative occupiers valued. Residential permitted development popular.
Our team has deep experience arranging commercial mortgages, bridging loans, and development finance across Hackney and the wider Greater London region, from tech workspace conversions to creative workspace conversions.
Each Hackney submarket has its own lender appetite, yield band and tenant mix. Click through for the local-level detail.
Shoreditch is a well-established neighbourhood within Hackney, balancing residential calm with a lively local commercial scene. Its high street and ad...
View detailsWithin Hackney, Dalston has carved out a reputation as a self-contained neighbourhood with its own commercial identity. Independent retailers, food bu...
View detailsHackney Central anchors the commercial life of Hackney, serving as the borough's primary retail, dining, and professional services hub. Purpose-built ...
View detailsSitting within the London Borough of Hackney, Stoke Newington blends everyday commerce with a growing reputation for independent food and lifestyle bu...
View detailsClapton forms one of Hackney's secondary commercial nodes, where a compact but active retail frontage serves the surrounding residential streets. Alon...
View detailsIn Hackney's diverse commercial geography, Hoxton occupies a middle ground between the borough's principal centres and its quieter suburban edges. The...
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We provide commercial mortgages, bridging finance, and development finance throughout Greater London.
Commercial mortgage services available across Hackney and surrounding areas. View larger map