CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across Salford 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.
Salford commercial property delivers 6.5% average yield with 32.5% five-year price growth.
Salford ranks among the UK's strongest commercial property markets on both income and capital growth, a profile lenders treat favourably for SPV-led acquisitions.
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 Salford commercial mortgages, sector demand, transport connectivity and active regeneration programmes.
“MediaCityUK established as UK's second media hub. Build-to-Rent market exceptionally strong. Chapel Street transformation ongoing.”
, CMB Market Analysis
MediaCityUK expansion; Salford Crescent regeneration; Chapel Street corridor; Middlewood Locks
The Greater Manchester regional briefing covering Salford 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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158 commercial sales in Salford 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 25, Waters Edge Business Park, Salford
Southwood House, Greenwood Business Centre, Salford
Unit 22, Waters Edge Business Park, Salford
13 - 17, Grecian Street, Salford
Block C Wilburn Basin, C 4.10, Ordsall Lane, Salford
3, Laburnum Street, Salford
21, Hope Street, Salford
10, Tulip Close, Salford
138, Chapel Street, Salford
10, Godfrey Road, Salford
7, Duncan Street, Salford
Higher Broughton Health Centre, Bevendon Square, Salford
621, Eccles New Road, Salford
51, Cholmondeley Road, Salford
The Edge, Parking Space B093, Clowes Street, Salford
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.
Three core debt structures cover the majority of Salford commercial property deals. Each carries a different lender panel, LTV ceiling and pricing band, match the structure to the asset and the timeline.
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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 Salford. 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 Salford fundable, where the development opportunity sits, which lenders are active, and the asset classes our team finances most often.
Salford presents development opportunities linked to MediaCityUK expansion. Growing demand from the Media 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 sectors. Media quarter and residential development particularly favoured.
Our team has deep experience arranging commercial mortgages, bridging loans, and development finance across Salford and the wider Greater Manchester region, from commercial property purchases to tech workspace conversions.
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We provide commercial mortgages, bridging finance, and development finance throughout Greater Manchester.
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Recent sales, planning movement and market signals for Salford, drawn from HM Land Registry data and local authority planning registers.
HM Land Registry data shows 158 commercial property transactions in the Salford area over the past 60 months, with a median sale price of £213k. Lender appetite tends to follow transaction evidence, so an active local market supports stronger valuations.
Source: HM Land Registry price paid data
HM Land Registry records the sale of 10, Godfrey Road, Salford for £790,000 in Q3 2025, one of 6 commercial transactions recorded in the Salford area that quarter.
Source: HM Land Registry price paid data
Planning movement often signals upcoming finance demand. If you are buying, refinancing or developing in Salford, see our guide to getting a commercial mortgage or talk to us about the local market.
The questions we answer most often on Salford deals, covered in depth in our knowledge hub.
What lenders assess, who finds it easy, and how declined cases still get funded.
Deposit requirements by property type, acceptable sources, and ways to reduce yours.
The routes to 100% borrowing: additional security, strong trading businesses and equity.
High-street banks, challengers and specialists: who lends on what in Greater Manchester.
Leniency by lender category and product type, and what flexibility really costs.
Typical 2026 pricing by product, and what drives the rate you are offered.
Data-grounded answers about commercial property finance in Salford, sourced from HM Land Registry transactions and our own deal flow.
HM Land Registry recorded 158 commercial property transactions in Salford during the most recent reporting window. The median commercial sale price is £213,000, with the middle 50% of deals between £143,000 and £290,000. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Category B records).
The median commercial sale price recorded by HM Land Registry in Salford is £213,000. Smaller end deals (lower quartile) sit around £143,000, while larger transactions (upper quartile) reach £290,000 and above. These are the figures lenders will benchmark valuations against when assessing a commercial mortgage application in Salford.
The most active commercial sectors in Salford (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.
Yes. We arrange commercial mortgages, commercial bridging finance and development finance for property in Salford. 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.
Call 07595 366094 or use the contact form to request a commercial mortgage quote in Salford. We will review the asset, sector, deal structure and lender appetite specific to Salford and come back with an indicative rate, LTV and term within 24 to 48 hours.