CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across Stratford 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.
Stratford commercial property delivers 5.2% average yield with 32.5% five-year price growth.
Stratford has delivered above-average capital growth across the last five years, supporting development and refurb deal flow.
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 Stratford commercial mortgages, sector demand, transport connectivity and active regeneration programmes.
“London's fastest-transformed location. Tech and creative sectors established. International transport hub driving commercial demand.”
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Olympic Park ongoing development with major commercial phases; Here East tech hub; East Bank cultural quarter
The Greater London regional briefing covering Stratford 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 Stratford 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 Stratford. 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 Stratford fundable, where the development opportunity sits, which lenders are active, and the asset classes our team finances most often.
Stratford presents development opportunities linked to Olympic Park ongoing development with major commercial phases. 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.
Very strong appetite with proven transformation. Development finance actively sought by all lender types.
Our team has deep experience arranging commercial mortgages, bridging loans, and development finance across Stratford and the wider Greater London region, from tech workspace conversions to development and refurbishment projects.
Each Stratford submarket has its own lender appetite, yield band and tenant mix. Click through for the local-level detail.
Stratford City is a well-established neighbourhood within Stratford, balancing residential calm with a lively local commercial scene. Its high street ...
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View detailsStratford High Street is one of Stratford's busiest commercial corridors, with a trading heritage that shapes its distinctive retail and hospitality c...
View detailsSitting within the London Borough of Stratford, Maryland blends everyday commerce with a growing reputation for independent food and lifestyle busines...
View detailsForest Gate forms one of Stratford's secondary commercial nodes, where a compact but active retail frontage serves the surrounding residential streets...
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We provide commercial mortgages, bridging finance, and development finance throughout Greater London.
Commercial mortgage services available across Stratford and surrounding areas. View larger map