CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across Lewisham 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 Lewisham commercial mortgages, sector demand, transport connectivity and active regeneration programmes.
“Deptford creative quarter established. Lewisham town centre benefiting from Gateway development. Bakerloo extension would transform values.”
, CMB Market Analysis
Lewisham Gateway complete; Catford town centre transformation; Deptford regeneration ongoing
The Greater London regional briefing covering Lewisham 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 Lewisham 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 Lewisham. 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 Lewisham fundable, where the development opportunity sits, which lenders are active, and the asset classes our team finances most often.
Lewisham presents development opportunities linked to Lewisham Gateway complete. Growing demand from the Creative Industries sector is creating opportunities for purpose-built commercial space and conversion projects. Strong transport links enhance viability for mixed-use and residential-led schemes.
Good appetite improving with regeneration. Residential-led development particularly favoured.
Our team has deep experience arranging commercial mortgages, bridging loans, and development finance across Lewisham and the wider Greater London region, from creative workspace conversions to retail unit purchases.
Each Lewisham submarket has its own lender appetite, yield band and tenant mix. Click through for the local-level detail.
Lewisham Town Centre anchors the commercial life of Lewisham, serving as the borough's primary retail, dining, and professional services hub. Purpose-...
View detailsWithin Lewisham, Catford has carved out a reputation as a self-contained neighbourhood with its own commercial identity. Independent retailers, food b...
View detailsDeptford contributes a distinctive chapter to Lewisham's commercial landscape. Local shops and service businesses line the main roads, while side stre...
View detailsSitting within the London Borough of Lewisham, New Cross blends everyday commerce with a growing reputation for independent food and lifestyle busines...
View detailsBlackheath forms one of Lewisham's secondary commercial nodes, where a compact but active retail frontage serves the surrounding residential streets. ...
View detailsSet among the green spaces of Lewisham, Forest Hill offers a quieter alternative to the borough's busier town centres. Small commercial parades serve ...
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We provide commercial mortgages, bridging finance, and development finance throughout Greater London.
Commercial mortgage services available across Lewisham and surrounding areas. View larger map