Specialist Commercial Mortgage Broker in Manchester
CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across Manchester and Greater Manchester. Led by Matt Lenzie, ex-Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland, institutional-grade underwriting, direct lender access and decisions in 48 hours.
Manchester commercial property finance, offices, retail and mixed-use assets
Manchester commercial property delivers 6.2% average yield with 28.5% five-year price growth.
Manchester ranks among the UK's strongest commercial property markets on both income and capital growth, a profile lenders treat favourably for SPV-led acquisitions.
Manchester 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
Manchester commercial property market signals
The factors lenders weigh when assessing Manchester commercial mortgages, sector demand, transport connectivity and active regeneration programmes.
“UK's strongest regional office market with record rents achieved. Build-to-Rent market established with institutional backing. Industrial and logistics demand exceeds supply.”
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Key Industries
- Financial Services
- Technology
- Media
- Higher Education
- Healthcare
- Creative Industries
Transport Links
- Manchester Piccadilly mainline
- Manchester Airport
- Metrolink tram
- M60 motorway
Regeneration
St John's development; NOMA; Victoria North; Mayfield; ID Manchester
Manchester Q1 2026 Commercial Property Market Report
Manchester is the deepest commercial property market outside London, with 6,853 commercial-leaning HM Land Registry transactions over the rolling five-year window to Q1 2026 and a further 22,611 private-individual reside…
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The Greater Manchester regional briefing covering Manchester and the wider region. A Q2 2026 commercial property briefing on Greater Manchester, the deepest commercial market outside London, with seventeen and a half thousand commercial transactions across ten boroughs, the strongest regional office market in the UK, and recent Acuitus auction prints from a Bolton industrial cluster clearing as tight as five point one one percent. We walk through the regional core, the M60 mid-market boroughs, the M62 logistics belt, and where lender appetite sits today.
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Manchester commercial districts and prime rents
Submarket-level prime rent benchmarks across Manchester's main commercial districts, the figures that shape valuations, lender comparables and target acquisition prices.
Spinningfields
Financial/Legal CBD
Ancoats
Creative Quarter
MediaCityUK
Media Hub
Airport City
Enterprise Zone
Trafford Park
Industrial Estate
Manchester commercial property transaction evidence
1,285 commercial sales in Manchester 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.
Premier Inn, Old Park Lane, Manchester
Premier Inn, Old Park Lane, Manchester
St Georges Residential Home, Abbey Hey Lane, Abbey Hey, Manchester
1, Beech Mount, Manchester
15, Baytree Court, Prestwich, Manchester
22, Little Lever Street, Manchester
88, Tyldesley Road, Atherton, Manchester
Hardman Fold Farm, Hardman Lane, Failsworth, Manchester
114, Reddish Lane, Manchester
33, Burleigh Road, Stretford, Manchester
33, Burleigh Road, Stretford, Manchester
2, Lane End Road, Manchester
32, Sion Street, Radcliffe, Manchester
498 - 500, Wilbraham Road, Manchester
552, Hyde Road, Manchester
33, Lawson Close, Middleton, Manchester
88, Carmoor Road, Manchester
Chain Bar Mill, 809, Moston Lane, Manchester
12, Victoria Avenue, Manchester
424, Walkden Road, Worsley, Manchester
12, Oakwood Avenue, Audenshaw, Manchester
24, Hasper Avenue, Manchester
12, Oakwood Avenue, Audenshaw, Manchester
424, Walkden Road, Worsley, Manchester
424, Walkden Road, Worsley, Manchester
24, Hasper Avenue, Manchester
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.
Manchester student housing and HMO finance
100,000+ students across 3 institutions drive sustained occupier demand for purpose-built student accommodation and licensed HMOs in Manchester.
Universities
3 institutions · 100,000 students
- University of Manchester
- Manchester Metropolitan University
- University of Salford
HMO Hotspot Areas
HMO Licensing
Article 4 In EffectManchester City Council operates mandatory and additional licensing
Key Licensing Areas
Article 4 Direction limits new HMO creation. Licensed HMOs command premium.
Manchester commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance
Three core debt structures cover the majority of Manchester commercial property deals. Each carries a different lender panel, LTV ceiling and pricing band, match the structure to the asset and the timeline.
Manchester commercial property finance by property type
Lender appetite, yield bands and debt structures vary materially by property type. Pick the briefing that matches your Manchester acquisition.
Office finance in Manchester
Office investment finance for headquarters buildings, business parks, multi-let suites and office-led mixed-use schemes.
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Industrial finance in Manchester
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 Manchester
Retail property finance for high street parades, retail warehousing, shopping centres and convenience-led mixed-use.
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Mixed-Use finance in Manchester
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 Manchester
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 Manchester. 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 ProfileManchester commercial property investment fundamentals
What makes Manchester fundable, where the development opportunity sits, which lenders are active, and the asset classes our team finances most often.
Investment Highlights
- UK's second city for investment
- Strong rental growth
- Major regeneration pipeline
- Leading regional tech hub
Development Opportunities
Significant opportunities across the city region including Victoria North, Eastern Gateway, and transport corridor developments.
Lender Appetite
Very strong appetite from all lender types. Manchester often treated as 'honorary London' by institutions. Development finance readily available for quality schemes.
Broker Notes
Regional powerhouse with strong institutional appetite. BTR sector booming. Development finance active for regeneration schemes. HMO lending requires licensing compliance evidence.
Property Types We Finance
Our team has extensive experience in Greater Manchester property finance, from city centre commercial mortgages to suburban development projects.
Latest Commercial Property News in Manchester
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Also Serving Across Greater Manchester
We provide commercial mortgages, bridging finance, and development finance throughout Greater Manchester.
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Manchester Location
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Manchester commercial mortgage FAQ
Data-grounded answers about commercial property finance in Manchester, sourced from HM Land Registry transactions and our own deal flow.
How active is the commercial property market in Manchester?
HM Land Registry recorded 1,285 commercial property transactions in Manchester during the most recent reporting window. The median commercial sale price is £181,000, with the middle 50% of deals between £130,000 and £280,000. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Category B records).
What is the typical commercial property price in Manchester?
The median commercial sale price recorded by HM Land Registry in Manchester is £181,000. Smaller end deals (lower quartile) sit around £130,000, while larger transactions (upper quartile) reach £280,000 and above. These are the figures lenders will benchmark valuations against when assessing a commercial mortgage application in Manchester.
Which commercial property sectors are most active in Manchester?
The most active commercial sectors in Manchester (by recorded transaction count) are: hotel (2 transactions), carehome (1 transaction). 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 Manchester?
Yes. We arrange commercial mortgages, commercial bridging finance and development finance for property in Manchester. 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 Manchester?
Call 07595 366094 or use the contact form to request a commercial mortgage quote in Manchester. We will review the asset, sector, deal structure and lender appetite specific to Manchester and come back with an indicative rate, LTV and term within 24–48 hours.