CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across Lincoln and Lincolnshire. Led by Matt Lenzie, ex-Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland, institutional-grade underwriting, direct lender access and decisions in 48 hours.
Lincoln commercial property delivers 7% average yield.
Lincoln yields sit above the UK commercial average, supporting income-driven debt structures and 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 Lincoln commercial mortgages, sector demand, transport connectivity and active regeneration programmes.
“Cathedral and castle drive heritage tourism. University of Lincoln growing rapidly. Brayford waterfront established.”
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Brayford Wharf; Cornhill Quarter; university expansion
The Lincolnshire regional briefing covering Lincoln and the wider region. Lincolnshire is England's second-largest county by area but its lowest-density commercial property market. The Stamford St Michael's Church 8.91% net initial yield print frames secondary retail clearing levels; Lincoln, Boston, Spalding and Grantham anchor a more evenly distributed market than any peer.
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302 commercial sales in Lincoln across the last 60 months, sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. 11 records in the current sample are confidently sector-classified; the wider recent sample is shown as general commercial transaction evidence.
Y N Y S, High Street, Wellingore, Lincoln
12, High Street, Metheringham, Lincoln
Unit 10b, Westminster Industrial Estate, North Hykeham, Lincoln
Terrane House, Whisby Way, Lincoln
78, High Street, Lincoln
53, High Street, Navenby, Lincoln
High Walks Barn, Stone Lane, Haddington, Lincoln
Exchange Business Park, Unit 6f, Exchange Road, Lincoln
Lindum Park House, 1 - 2, Lindum Road, Lincoln
60, High Street, Bassingham, Lincoln
The Red House, 26, Main Road, Langworth, Lincoln
2, Blackbird Way, Witham St Hughs, Lincoln
Swineshead Farm, Market Rasen Road, Dunholme, Lincoln
Lincoln Enterprise Park, Unit 31, Newark Road, Aubourn, Lincoln
Garage Associated With, 170, Carholme Road, Lincoln
S C S Technology Solutions, Exchange Close, North Hykeham, Lincoln
Lincoln Enterprise Park, Unit 8, Newark Road, Aubourn, Lincoln
53, Church Street, Digby, Lincoln
Coldstead Farm, Newball, Lincoln
44, Bristol Drive, Lincoln
The Brickyard, 6, Lincoln Road, Fenton, Lincoln
2, Station Road, Reepham, Lincoln
611, Newark Road, Lincoln
5, Denby Dale Close, Lincoln
6, Sadler Court, Lincoln
12, Beech Close, Dunholme, Lincoln
24, Lincoln Road, Fenton, Lincoln
Hop Hill Farm, Harmston Road, Aubourn, Lincoln
Witham Enterprise Park, Unit 11, Newark Road, Lincoln
West View Farm, Stow Park, Lincoln
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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln. 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 Lincoln fundable, where the development opportunity sits, which lenders are active, and the asset classes our team finances most often.
Lincoln presents development opportunities linked to Brayford Wharf. Growing demand from the Higher Education 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 student accommodation and heritage. Residential development supported.
Our team has experience in Lincolnshire property finance markets.
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We provide commercial mortgages, bridging finance, and development finance throughout Lincolnshire.
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Recent sales, planning movement and market signals for Lincoln, drawn from HM Land Registry data and local authority planning registers.
36 relevant planning applications are awaiting decision with City of Lincoln Council, proposing 78 units with an estimated gross development value of £20m.
Source: City of Lincoln Council planning register
HM Land Registry data shows 302 commercial property transactions in the Lincoln area over the past 60 months, with a median sale price of £170k. 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 Coldstead Farm, Newball, Lincoln for £1,150,000 in Q4 2025, one of 13 commercial transactions recorded in the Lincoln 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 Lincoln, see our guide to getting a commercial mortgage or talk to us about the local market.
The questions we answer most often on Lincoln deals, covered in depth in our knowledge hub.
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Data-grounded answers about commercial property finance in Lincoln, sourced from HM Land Registry transactions and our own deal flow.
HM Land Registry recorded 302 commercial property transactions in Lincoln during the most recent reporting window. The median commercial sale price is £170,000, with the middle 50% of deals between £120,000 and £250,000. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Category B records).
The median commercial sale price recorded by HM Land Registry in Lincoln is £170,000. Smaller end deals (lower quartile) sit around £120,000, while larger transactions (upper quartile) reach £250,000 and above. These are the figures lenders will benchmark valuations against when assessing a commercial mortgage application in Lincoln.
The most active commercial sectors in Lincoln (by recorded transaction count) are: retail (5 transactions), office (4 transactions), industrial (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 Lincoln. 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 Lincoln. We will review the asset, sector, deal structure and lender appetite specific to Lincoln and come back with an indicative rate, LTV and term within 24 to 48 hours.