CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across Westminster 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 Westminster commercial mortgages, sector demand, transport connectivity and active regeneration programmes.
“Prime West End yields ultra-compressed but institutional demand remains. Victoria emerging as major commercial destination.”
, CMB Market Analysis
Victoria transformation; Paddington Square; ongoing West End enhancement
The Greater London regional briefing covering Westminster 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 Westminster 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 Westminster. 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 Westminster fundable, where the development opportunity sits, which lenders are active, and the asset classes our team finances most often.
Westminster presents development opportunities linked to Victoria transformation. Growing demand from the Government 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 for all quality assets. Prime locations attract most competitive terms in London.
Our team has deep experience arranging commercial mortgages, bridging loans, and development finance across Westminster and the wider Greater London region, from commercial property purchases to development and refurbishment projects.
Each Westminster submarket has its own lender appetite, yield band and tenant mix. Click through for the local-level detail.
West End is a well-established neighbourhood within Westminster, balancing residential calm with a lively local commercial scene. Its high street and ...
View detailsWithin Westminster, Victoria has carved out a reputation as a self-contained neighbourhood with its own commercial identity. Independent retailers, fo...
View detailsPaddington contributes a distinctive chapter to Westminster's commercial landscape. Local shops and service businesses line the main roads, while side...
View detailsSitting within the London Borough of Westminster, Marylebone blends everyday commerce with a growing reputation for independent food and lifestyle bus...
View detailsMayfair forms one of Westminster's secondary commercial nodes, where a compact but active retail frontage serves the surrounding residential streets. ...
View detailsIn Westminster's diverse commercial geography, Soho occupies a middle ground between the borough's principal centres and its quieter suburban edges. T...
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We provide commercial mortgages, bridging finance, and development finance throughout Greater London.
Commercial mortgage services available across Westminster and surrounding areas. View larger map