CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across Herne Bay and Kent. 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 Herne Bay commercial mortgages, sector demand, transport connectivity and active regeneration programmes.
“Traditional seaside resort with pier heritage. Strong retirement community. Growing commuter demand.”
, CMB Market Analysis
Herne Bay seafront master plan; Hampton Pier improvements; town centre public realm; new pier leisure facility (under discussion); Hillborough housing; Kings Road enhancements
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62 commercial sales in Herne Bay across the last 60 months, sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. 10 records in the current sample are confidently sector-classified; the wider recent sample is shown as general commercial transaction evidence.
88, Central Parade, Herne Bay
149, High Street, Herne Bay
David Lloyd Club, The Boulevard, Altira Business Park, Herne Bay
Endeavour House, 5, Cavendish Road, Herne Bay
151, High Street, Herne Bay
Plot 1, Ager Avenue, Herne Bay
2, High Street, Herne Bay
Herne Bay West Industrial Park, Unit 6d-6e, Sea Street, Herne Bay
65, High Street, Herne Bay
Grace House, Canterbury Road, Herne Bay
128 - 130, Sea Street, Herne Bay
19, Crown Hill Road, Herne Bay
125 - 129, Mortimer Street, Herne Bay
216, Reculver Road, Herne Bay
1a, High View Avenue, Herne Bay
13, Arable Gardens, Herne Bay
Rodneys Sports Bar, 5, North Street, Herne Bay
48 - 52, William Street, Herne Bay
Windrush, Sweechbridge Road, Herne Bay
34, Mickleburgh Hill, Herne Bay
149 - 151, Mortimer Street, Herne Bay
4, Sea View Square, Herne Bay
41, Maybourne Avenue, Herne Bay
44, Maybourne Avenue, Herne Bay
7, Arable Gardens, Herne Bay
87, Central Avenue, Herne Bay
Jackson Motors, Bullockstone Road, Herne Bay
101, Sea Street, Herne Bay
161, Mortimer Street, Herne Bay
Northwood Lodge, Bullockstone Road, Herne Bay
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 Herne Bay 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 Herne Bay. 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 Herne Bay fundable, where the development opportunity sits, which lenders are active, and the asset classes our team finances most often.
Herne Bay presents development opportunities linked to Herne Bay seafront master plan. Growing demand from the Tourism & Leisure 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 quality properties.
Our team has deep experience arranging commercial mortgages, bridging loans, and development finance across Herne Bay and the wider Kent region, from commercial property purchases to retail unit purchases.
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Data-grounded answers about commercial property finance in Herne Bay, sourced from HM Land Registry transactions and our own deal flow.
HM Land Registry recorded 62 commercial property transactions in Herne Bay during the most recent reporting window. The median commercial sale price is £280,000, with the middle 50% of deals between £205,000 and £404,065. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Category B records).
The median commercial sale price recorded by HM Land Registry in Herne Bay is £280,000. Smaller end deals (lower quartile) sit around £205,000, while larger transactions (upper quartile) reach £404,065 and above. These are the figures lenders will benchmark valuations against when assessing a commercial mortgage application in Herne Bay.
The most active commercial sectors in Herne Bay (by recorded transaction count) are: retail (5 transactions), office (3 transactions), land (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.
Yes. We arrange commercial mortgages, commercial bridging finance and development finance for property in Herne Bay. 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 Herne Bay. We will review the asset, sector, deal structure and lender appetite specific to Herne Bay and come back with an indicative rate, LTV and term within 24–48 hours.