CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across Southwark 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 Southwark commercial mortgages, sector demand, transport connectivity and active regeneration programmes.
“London Bridge area established as major office destination rivalling the City. Peckham and Bermondsey creative sectors thriving.”
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Elephant & Castle transformation; Canada Water regeneration; Old Kent Road opportunity area
The Greater London regional briefing covering Southwark 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 Southwark 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 Southwark. 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 Southwark fundable, where the development opportunity sits, which lenders are active, and the asset classes our team finances most often.
Southwark presents development opportunities linked to Elephant & Castle transformation. Growing demand from the Professional 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.
Very strong appetite across the borough. Prime areas attract competitive terms; regeneration zones actively sought.
Our team has deep experience arranging commercial mortgages, bridging loans, and development finance across Southwark and the wider Greater London region, from professional office relocations to tech workspace conversions.
Each Southwark submarket has its own lender appetite, yield band and tenant mix. Click through for the local-level detail.
London Bridge is a well-established neighbourhood within Southwark, balancing residential calm with a lively local commercial scene. Its high street a...
View detailsWithin Southwark, Elephant & Castle has carved out a reputation as a self-contained neighbourhood with its own commercial identity. Independent retail...
View detailsBermondsey contributes a distinctive chapter to Southwark's commercial landscape. Local shops and service businesses line the main roads, while side s...
View detailsSitting within the London Borough of Southwark, Peckham blends everyday commerce with a growing reputation for independent food and lifestyle business...
View detailsDulwich forms one of Southwark's secondary commercial nodes, where a compact but active retail frontage serves the surrounding residential streets. Al...
View detailsIn Southwark's diverse commercial geography, Borough occupies a middle ground between the borough's principal centres and its quieter suburban edges. ...
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We provide commercial mortgages, bridging finance, and development finance throughout Greater London.
Commercial mortgage services available across Southwark and surrounding areas. View larger map