Specialist Commercial Mortgage Broker in London
CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across London 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.
London commercial property finance, offices, retail and mixed-use assets
London commercial mortgage brokers, ex-bankers with direct lender access
CMB combines former Lloyds and Bank of Scotland underwriting experience with direct board-level relationships at the UK's leading commercial lenders.
Ex-Banking Background
Former Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland professionals who understand lender criteria inside-out
Board-Level Access
Direct relationships with lender decision-makers for faster approvals and better terms
£300M+ Track Record
Proven success arranging complex commercial property finance across the UK
London commercial property market signals
The factors lenders weigh when assessing London commercial mortgages, sector demand, transport connectivity and active regeneration programmes.
“Prime City yields have compressed to sub-4% but secondary locations offer 5-6% with strong tenant demand. Tech corridors in East London commanding premium rents with institutional investor interest.”
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Key Industries
- Financial Services
- Technology
- Media & Entertainment
- Professional Services
- Tourism
Transport Links
- 11 Underground lines
- 5 major rail terminals
- 6 airports including Heathrow
- Eurostar to Europe
Regeneration
King's Cross, Nine Elms, Stratford Olympic Park, Old Oak Common, and Meridian Water major regeneration zones transforming the capital
London Q1 2026 Commercial Property Market Report
Greater London's commercial property market remains the deepest and most liquid in the UK, with over 23,000 commercial-leaning transactions registered with HM Land Registry across the last five years.
Listen: Greater London Q1 2026 commercial property briefing
The Greater London regional briefing covering London 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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London commercial districts and prime rents
Submarket-level prime rent benchmarks across London's main commercial districts, the figures that shape valuations, lender comparables and target acquisition prices.
City of London
Financial CBD
West End
Premium Office
Canary Wharf
Financial Centre
Tech City/Shoreditch
Creative/Tech
King's Cross
Tech Hub
London commercial property transaction evidence
6,455 commercial sales in London across the last 60 months, sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. 3 records in the current sample are confidently sector-classified; the wider recent sample is shown as general commercial transaction evidence.
Unit 18, Cumberland Business Park, London
Herbert Morrison House, 195, Walworth Road, London
Oliver House, 51 - 53, City Road, London
254, Tabard Street, London
197, Walm Lane, London
256 - 258, Green Lanes, London
24, Blythe Road, London
220, Queenstown Road, London
23, Baylis Road, London
N2 Nova Estate, Floor 3, Bressenden Place, London
875, Harrow Road, London
30, St Georges Road, London
40, Notting Hill Gate, London
Service Station, Scrubs Lane, London
179, Cannon Street Road, London
108, Whitechapel Road, London
28, Court Yard, London
28, Court Yard, London
183, Colindale Avenue, London
Grandfield Court, 1, Park Road, London
190, Effra Road, Wimbledon, London
257a, Queens Road, London
Perseverance Works, 38, Unit 17d, Kingsland Road, London
14, Aylmer Road, London
20, Pymmes Green Road, London
Garage 3, Mount Park Crescent, London
16a, Raven Road, London
Oriental Carpet Centre, 105, Building E, Eade Road, London
49a, Maberley Road, London
28, Nunhead Lane, London
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.
London student housing and HMO finance
400,000+ students across 5 institutions drive sustained occupier demand for purpose-built student accommodation and licensed HMOs in London.
Universities
5 institutions · 400,000 students
- University College London
- Imperial College
- King's College London
- London School of Economics
- Queen Mary University
HMO Hotspot Areas
HMO Licensing
Article 4 In EffectMultiple boroughs have additional and selective licensing schemes
Key Licensing Areas
Check borough-specific licensing requirements before purchase
London commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance
Three core debt structures cover the majority of London commercial property deals. Each carries a different lender panel, LTV ceiling and pricing band, match the structure to the asset and the timeline.
London commercial property finance by property type
Lender appetite, yield bands and debt structures vary materially by property type. Pick the briefing that matches your London acquisition.
Office finance in London
Office investment finance for headquarters buildings, business parks, multi-let suites and office-led mixed-use schemes.
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Industrial finance in London
Industrial and logistics finance for big-box distribution, multi-let estates, last-mile urban logistics and trade counter parks.
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Retail finance in London
Retail property finance for high street parades, retail warehousing, shopping centres and convenience-led mixed-use.
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Mixed-Use finance in London
Finance for buildings combining commercial ground floors with residential upper floors, the dominant deal format in UK secondary markets and the engine of corporate-acquired property activity.
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Hotel finance in London
Hotel property finance for trading boutique hotels, branded operator-let assets and aparthotel acquisitions.
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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 London. 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 ProfileLondon commercial property investment fundamentals
What makes London fundable, where the development opportunity sits, which lenders are active, and the asset classes our team finances most often.
Investment Highlights
- Global financial centre
- Strong tenant demand
- World-class transport
- Diverse property sectors
Development Opportunities
Significant opportunities in permitted development conversions, Build-to-Rent schemes, and regeneration area developments.
Lender Appetite
Very strong appetite from all lender types. Prime assets attract competitive terms from high street banks; secondary requires specialist lenders but appetite remains robust.
Broker Notes
All major lenders active. Minimum property values often £75k-£100k. EWS1 required for buildings 18m+. Lease length minimum 70-85 years for most lenders.
Property Types We Finance
Our team has extensive experience arranging property finance across all London boroughs, from central London commercial mortgages to outer London development finance.
London commercial property submarkets we finance
Each London submarket has its own lender appetite, yield band and tenant mix. Click through for the local-level detail.
City of London
The City of London is the UK's premier financial district and one of the world's most important commercial property markets. The Square Mile houses th...
View detailsCanary Wharf
Canary Wharf is London's second major financial centre, transformed from derelict docklands into a world-class business district housing HSBC, Barclay...
View detailsShoreditch
Shoreditch sits at the heart of London's tech and creative economy, known globally as the centre of 'Silicon Roundabout'. The area blends Victorian wa...
View detailsWestminster
Westminster encompasses London's political heart and one of the world's most prestigious commercial addresses. From the grand offices of Whitehall and...
View detailsKing's Cross
King's Cross has undergone one of London's most celebrated regeneration programmes, transforming 67 acres of former industrial land into a thriving mi...
View detailsStratford
Stratford has been transformed by the 2012 Olympic legacy into one of East London's most important commercial centres. The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Par...
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Also Serving Across Greater London
We provide commercial mortgages, bridging finance, and development finance throughout Greater London.
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London commercial mortgage FAQ
Data-grounded answers about commercial property finance in London, sourced from HM Land Registry transactions and our own deal flow.
How active is the commercial property market in London?
HM Land Registry recorded 6,455 commercial property transactions in London during the most recent reporting window. The median commercial sale price is £457,000, with the middle 50% of deals between £305,000 and £780,000. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Category B records).
What is the typical commercial property price in London?
The median commercial sale price recorded by HM Land Registry in London is £457,000. Smaller end deals (lower quartile) sit around £305,000, while larger transactions (upper quartile) reach £780,000 and above. These are the figures lenders will benchmark valuations against when assessing a commercial mortgage application in London.
Which commercial property sectors are most active in London?
The most active commercial sectors in London (by recorded transaction count) are: office (3 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.
Can I get a commercial mortgage on a property in London?
Yes. We arrange commercial mortgages, commercial bridging finance and development finance for property in London. 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.
How do I get a commercial mortgage quote for a property in London?
Call 07595 366094 or use the contact form to request a commercial mortgage quote in London. We will review the asset, sector, deal structure and lender appetite specific to London and come back with an indicative rate, LTV and term within 24–48 hours.