CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across Kensington 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 Kensington commercial mortgages, sector demand, transport connectivity and active regeneration programmes.
“Ultra-prime location with constrained supply. International buyer activity remains significant. Retail challenging but luxury resilient.”
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Earl's Court massive regeneration scheme; selective infill development in conservation areas
The Greater London regional briefing covering Kensington 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 Kensington 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 Kensington. 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 Kensington fundable, where the development opportunity sits, which lenders are active, and the asset classes our team finances most often.
Kensington presents development opportunities linked to Earl's Court massive regeneration scheme. Growing demand from the Luxury Retail 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 assets despite prime pricing. Private banks active alongside specialist lenders.
Our team has deep experience arranging commercial mortgages, bridging loans, and development finance across Kensington and the wider Greater London region, from commercial property purchases to development and refurbishment projects.
Each Kensington submarket has its own lender appetite, yield band and tenant mix. Click through for the local-level detail.
Kensington High Street is one of Kensington's busiest commercial corridors, with a trading heritage that shapes its distinctive retail and hospitality...
View detailsWithin Kensington, Chelsea has carved out a reputation as a self-contained neighbourhood with its own commercial identity. Independent retailers, food...
View detailsKing's Road contributes a distinctive chapter to Kensington's commercial landscape. Local shops and service businesses line the main roads, while side...
View detailsSitting within the London Borough of Kensington, Knightsbridge blends everyday commerce with a growing reputation for independent food and lifestyle b...
View detailsEarl's Court forms one of Kensington's secondary commercial nodes, where a compact but active retail frontage serves the surrounding residential stree...
View detailsSet among the green spaces of Kensington, Notting Hill offers a quieter alternative to the borough's busier town centres. Small commercial parades ser...
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We provide commercial mortgages, bridging finance, and development finance throughout Greater London.
Commercial mortgage services available across Kensington and surrounding areas. View larger map