CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across Stevenage and Hertfordshire. 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 Stevenage commercial mortgages, sector demand, transport connectivity and active regeneration programmes.
“Major tech and aerospace hub with GSK, Airbus, MBDA. First New Town with strong employment base. Town centre improving.”
, CMB Market Analysis
Town centre regeneration; sports and leisure campus; SG1 development
The Hertfordshire regional briefing covering Stevenage and the wider region. A Q2 2026 commercial property briefing on Hertfordshire, the home county on London's northern edge with a life-sciences cluster in Stevenage, a logistics belt along the M25 and M1, and a media halo around Watford. We walk through transaction volumes across the eleven principal towns, recent Acuitus auction yields between roughly seven and ten and a half percent, and where lender appetite sits today.
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79 commercial sales in Stevenage across the last 60 months, sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. 18 records in the current sample are confidently sector-classified; the wider recent sample is shown as general commercial transaction evidence.
Crown Public House, Long Lane, Aston End, Stevenage
Gateway 1000, Unit G, Arlington Business Park, Stevenage
Gateway 1000, Unit 8, Arlington Business Park, Stevenage
Middlesex House, Suite 4, Rutherford Close, Stevenage
Wiltron House, Rutherford Close, Stevenage
The Io Centre, Unit 9, Arlington Business Park, Stevenage
95, High Street, Stevenage
Bowmans Trading Estate, Unit 4, Bessemer Drive, Stevenage
Walkern Park House, Clay End, Walkern, Stevenage
High Bay Warehouse, Bessemer Drive, Stevenage
Plot 237, Westhouse End, Stevenage
Hertford House, Rutherford Close, Stevenage
Gateway 1000, Unit 13, Arlington Business Park, Stevenage
Gateway 1000, Unit 3, Arlington Business Park, Stevenage
Bowmans Trading Estate, Unit 17, Bessemer Drive, Stevenage
Gateway 1000, Unit 17, Arlington Business Park, Stevenage
72b, High Street, Stevenage
Gateway 1000, Unit 11, Arlington Business Park, Stevenage
14, The Grange, Stevenage
Garage, 146, Mendip Way, Great Ashby, Stevenage
17, Snowdonia Way, Great Ashby, Stevenage
Unit 12, Stevenage Leisure Park, Stevenage
11, Church Lane, Stevenage
6, Old Bourne Way, Stevenage
54, Wildwood Lane, Stevenage
Allen Court, 1, Robins Hill Road, Aston End, Stevenage
Oslocks Court, 1, Weavers Close, Aston End, Stevenage
422, Grace Way, Stevenage
9, Walkern Road, Stevenage
1, Weavers Close, Aston End, Stevenage
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 Stevenage 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 Stevenage. 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 Stevenage fundable, where the development opportunity sits, which lenders are active, and the asset classes our team finances most often.
Stevenage presents development opportunities linked to Town centre regeneration. 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.
Good appetite for employment areas. Tech and pharma covenants valued.
Our team has deep experience arranging commercial mortgages, bridging loans, and development finance across Stevenage and the wider Hertfordshire region, from tech workspace conversions to laboratory and research space.
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Recent sales, planning movement and market signals for Stevenage, drawn from HM Land Registry data and local authority planning registers.
1 relevant planning application is awaiting decision with Stevenage Borough Council, proposing 9 units with an estimated gross development value of £3.1m.
Source: Stevenage Borough Council planning register
HM Land Registry data shows 79 commercial property transactions in the Stevenage area over the past 60 months, with a median sale price of £315k. 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 11, Church Lane, Stevenage for £640,000 in Q3 2025, one of 4 commercial transactions recorded in the Stevenage 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 Stevenage, see our guide to getting a commercial mortgage or talk to us about the local market.
The questions we answer most often on Stevenage 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 Hertfordshire.
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 Stevenage, sourced from HM Land Registry transactions and our own deal flow.
HM Land Registry recorded 79 commercial property transactions in Stevenage during the most recent reporting window. The median commercial sale price is £315,000, with the middle 50% of deals between £240,000 and £400,000. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Category B records).
The median commercial sale price recorded by HM Land Registry in Stevenage is £315,000. Smaller end deals (lower quartile) sit around £240,000, while larger transactions (upper quartile) reach £400,000 and above. These are the figures lenders will benchmark valuations against when assessing a commercial mortgage application in Stevenage.
The most active commercial sectors in Stevenage (by recorded transaction count) are: office (11 transactions), retail (2 transactions), industrial (2 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 Stevenage. 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 Stevenage. We will review the asset, sector, deal structure and lender appetite specific to Stevenage and come back with an indicative rate, LTV and term within 24 to 48 hours.