CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across Rochester 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 Rochester commercial mortgages, sector demand, transport connectivity and active regeneration programmes.
“Historic city with strong tourism appeal. University presence supports student accommodation demand. Medway waterfront creating new opportunities.”
, CMB Market Analysis
Rochester Riverside mixed-use (800+ homes); Rochester High Street heritage conservation; Castle gardens improvement; Star Hill to Sun Pier cultural corridor; Strood waterfront
The Kent regional briefing covering Rochester and the wider region. A Q2 2026 commercial property briefing on Kent, the South East's largest and most varied commercial market, running from the M25 belt at Dartford and Sevenoaks through the Medway towns and the Garden of England farmland to the Channel ports. We cover transaction depth across twenty-five towns, recent Acuitus auction prints clearing between roughly four and twelve percent, and where lender appetite sits today.
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107 commercial sales in Rochester across the last 60 months, sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. 25 records in the current sample are confidently sector-classified; the wider recent sample is shown as general commercial transaction evidence.
Unit 11, Central Business Park, Medway City Estate, Rochester
Bluebell Grove, Plot 52, Common Road, Burham, Rochester
Unit 6, Central Business Park, Medway City Estate, Rochester
41, High Street, Rochester
Riverside House, Riverside Estate, Medway City Estate, Rochester
Unit 2, Henley Business Park, Medway City Estate, Rochester
Rochester Trade Park, Unit 14, Rochester Airport Industrial Estate, Rochester
186a, High Street, Rochester
Lyon Court, Parking Space P27, High Street, Rochester
26, Space Business Centre, Rochester
Regional Distribution Centre, Sir Thomas Longley Road, Medway City Estate, Rochester
15, Space Business Centre, Rochester
45, Rochester Airport Industrial Estate, Rochester
Bluebell Grove, Plot 38, Common Road, Burham, Rochester
Parkside Parade, 7, Parkside, Cliffe Woods, Rochester
Stoke Garage, High Street, Lower Stoke, Rochester
20, Space Business Centre, Rochester
18, Sheridale Business Centre, Rochester
Unit A3 Hoo Industrial Estate, Vicarage Lane, Hoo, Rochester
Bluebell Grove, Plot 238, Hill Road, Wouldham, Rochester
Bluebell Grove, Plot 37, Common Road, Burham, Rochester
Fenn Barn, Fenn Street, St Mary Hoo, Rochester
78 - 80, High Street, Strood, Rochester
80, High Street, Strood, Rochester
20 - 22, Cobb House, Hillside Avenue, Strood, Rochester
Unit 1k-2k, Temple Court, Rochester
Unit 1k-2k, Temple Court, Rochester
F2, Unit, Knight Road, Strood, Rochester
Universal Stores, Grain Road, Lower Stoke, Rochester
69 - 71, City Way, Rochester
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 Rochester 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 Rochester. 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 Rochester fundable, where the development opportunity sits, which lenders are active, and the asset classes our team finances most often.
Rochester presents development opportunities linked to Rochester Riverside mixed-use (800+ homes). Growing demand from the Tourism & Heritage (Dickens/Cathedral) sector is creating opportunities for purpose-built commercial space and conversion projects. Strong transport links enhance viability for mixed-use and residential-led schemes.
Heritage assets require specialist lenders but appetite good for well-located properties.
Our team has deep experience arranging commercial mortgages, bridging loans, and development finance across Rochester and the wider Kent region, from commercial property purchases to independent retail investments.
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Recent sales, planning movement and market signals for Rochester, drawn from HM Land Registry data and local authority planning registers.
HM Land Registry data shows 107 commercial property transactions in the Rochester area over the past 60 months, with a median sale price of £230k. 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 Universal Stores, Grain Road, Lower Stoke, Rochester for £450,000 in Q4 2025, one of 4 commercial transactions recorded in the Rochester 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 Rochester, see our guide to getting a commercial mortgage or talk to us about the local market.
The questions we answer most often on Rochester deals, covered in depth in our knowledge hub.
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Typical 2026 pricing by product, and what drives the rate you are offered.
Data-grounded answers about commercial property finance in Rochester, sourced from HM Land Registry transactions and our own deal flow.
HM Land Registry recorded 107 commercial property transactions in Rochester during the most recent reporting window. The median commercial sale price is £230,000, with the middle 50% of deals between £172,000 and £325,000. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Category B records).
The median commercial sale price recorded by HM Land Registry in Rochester is £230,000. Smaller end deals (lower quartile) sit around £172,000, while larger transactions (upper quartile) reach £325,000 and above. These are the figures lenders will benchmark valuations against when assessing a commercial mortgage application in Rochester.
The most active commercial sectors in Rochester (by recorded transaction count) are: office (9 transactions), retail (7 transactions), land (4 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 Rochester. 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 Rochester. We will review the asset, sector, deal structure and lender appetite specific to Rochester and come back with an indicative rate, LTV and term within 24 to 48 hours.