CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across Norwich and Norfolk. Led by Matt Lenzie, ex-Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland, institutional-grade underwriting, direct lender access and decisions in 48 hours.
Norwich commercial property delivers 6.5% average yield.
Norwich 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 Norwich commercial mortgages, sector demand, transport connectivity and active regeneration programmes.
“Regional capital with strong university and insurance sectors. Creative and digital economy growing.”
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Anglia Square; Riverside regeneration; Norwich Research Park
The Norfolk regional briefing covering Norwich and the wider region. Norfolk's commercial property story splits across three economies, Norwich the regional capital, Great Yarmouth the offshore-wind hub, and the rural-and-coastal hinterland. Twelve auction lots clearing across a 6.85% to 14.69% yield band give us the cleanest secondary-market read in East Anglia.
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587 commercial sales in Norwich across the last 60 months, sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. 7 records in the current sample are confidently sector-classified; the wider recent sample is shown as general commercial transaction evidence.
Hayloft Barn, School Road, Neatishead, Norwich
Rushcutters Arms, Mooring Plot Opposite, Yarmouth Road, Norwich
George House, 40 - 48, George Lane, Loddon, Norwich
Hobroughs Dyke, Plot 26, Brundall, Norwich
Old Rectory Hotel, North Walsham Road, Crostwick, Norwich
1, Ice House Lane, Norwich
Littlemoor Barn, The Moor, Banham, Norwich
42, Newton Street, Newton St Faith, Norwich
41 - 43, London Street, Norwich
Badgers Set, Bush Drive, Eccles On Sea, Norwich
1c, Bureside Estate, Horning, Norwich
Still Waters, Old Street, Newton Flotman, Norwich
Roman Camp Service Station, Holt Road, Aylmerton, Norwich
Holly Farm, Moor Road, Sutton, Norwich
Grange Farm, Pettywell, Reepham, Norwich
1, Calthorpe Close, Stalham, Norwich
Shallowbrook, Bridge Road, Colby, Norwich
The View, 35, School Road, Drayton, Norwich
1, Colney Lane, Cringleford, Norwich
4, Garage To, Nelson Close, Poringland, Norwich
Blandings Cottage, Mill Street, Gimingham, Norwich
22, Habgood Close, Acle, Norwich
Nursery Farm, Cromer Road, Thorpe Market, Norwich
Foulgers Yard, Harling Road, Snetterton, Norwich
94, Pottergate, Norwich
Langley Cottage, Horning Road, Hoveton, Norwich
Fourways Community Centre, Stevenson Road, Norwich
23, Birkbeck Road, Norwich
20, Castle Meadow, Norwich
Links Chalet Park, 76, Links Road, Mundesley, Norwich
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 Norwich 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 Norwich. 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 Norwich fundable, where the development opportunity sits, which lenders are active, and the asset classes our team finances most often.
Norwich presents development opportunities linked to Anglia Square. Growing demand from the Financial Services 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 across sectors. Student accommodation and offices favoured.
Our team has experience in Norfolk property finance markets.
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We provide commercial mortgages, bridging finance, and development finance throughout Norfolk.
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Recent sales, planning movement and market signals for Norwich, drawn from HM Land Registry data and local authority planning registers.
66 relevant planning applications are awaiting decision with Norwich City Council, proposing 11 units with an estimated gross development value of £2.4m.
Source: Norwich City Council planning register
HM Land Registry data shows 587 commercial property transactions in the Norwich area over the past 60 months, with a median sale price of £250k. 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 George House, 40 - 48, George Lane, Loddon, Norwich for £3,550,000 in Q4 2025, one of 19 commercial transactions recorded in the Norwich 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 Norwich, see our guide to getting a commercial mortgage or talk to us about the local market.
The questions we answer most often on Norwich deals, covered in depth in our knowledge hub.
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The routes to 100% borrowing: additional security, strong trading businesses and equity.
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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 Norwich, sourced from HM Land Registry transactions and our own deal flow.
HM Land Registry recorded 587 commercial property transactions in Norwich during the most recent reporting window. The median commercial sale price is £250,000, with the middle 50% of deals between £175,000 and £345,993. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Category B records).
The median commercial sale price recorded by HM Land Registry in Norwich is £250,000. Smaller end deals (lower quartile) sit around £175,000, while larger transactions (upper quartile) reach £345,993 and above. These are the figures lenders will benchmark valuations against when assessing a commercial mortgage application in Norwich.
The most active commercial sectors in Norwich (by recorded transaction count) are: agri (2 transactions), office (2 transactions), pub (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 Norwich. 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 Norwich. We will review the asset, sector, deal structure and lender appetite specific to Norwich and come back with an indicative rate, LTV and term within 24 to 48 hours.