CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across Skipton and North Yorkshire. 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 Skipton commercial mortgages, sector demand, transport connectivity and active regeneration programmes.
“Gateway to Yorkshire Dales with strong market town economy. Premium property values. Tourist destination.”
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Skipton town centre heritage improvements; canal basin quarter enhancement; Broughton Road employment area; Engine Shed Lane development; Yorkshire Dales gateway investment; Skipton Heritage Action Zone
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61 commercial sales in Skipton 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.
Elite Plumbing, Snaygill Industrial Estate, Skipton
Eldon Country Hotel, Church Street, Long Preston, Skipton
Willow House, Wigglesworth, Skipton
Home Farm Cottage, Mark House Lane, Gargrave, Skipton
20, High Street, Skipton
29, High Street, Gargrave, Skipton
Unit 5, The Sidings Business Park, Skipton
46, High Street, Skipton
Craven College, High Street, Skipton
Craven Park, Unit 4c, Snaygill Industrial Estate, Skipton
Unit 11, Sandylands Business Centre, Skipton
Old Saw Mill, The Barn, Marton Road, Gargrave, Skipton
Unit 5, The Sidings Business Park, Skipton
Dales Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing, Snaygill Industrial Estate, Skipton
Wright Label Printing, The Sidings Business Park, Skipton
Moor Lane Barn, Hawkswick, Skipton
Land Adjoining Mandby Barn, Hawkswick, Skipton
Cracked Castle Barn, Skyreholme, Skipton
Mock Beggar Hall, Appletreewick, Skipton
40, The Close, Skipton
8, School Yard, Skipton
Butterfields, Tosside, Skipton
41, Roughaw Road, Skipton
55, Swadford Street, Skipton
Ribbledene, 2, Main Road, Hellifield, Skipton
1 - 3, Main Street, Grassington, Skipton
21, Kirk Lane, Eastby, Skipton
1, Elliot Street, Skipton
Brightwaters, Kettlewell, Skipton
Buck Inn, Malham, Skipton
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 Skipton 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 Skipton. 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 Skipton fundable, where the development opportunity sits, which lenders are active, and the asset classes our team finances most often.
Skipton presents development opportunities linked to Skipton town centre heritage improvements. Growing demand from the Tourism & Heritage 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 Skipton and the wider North Yorkshire region, from commercial property purchases to development and refurbishment projects.
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We provide commercial mortgages, bridging finance, and development finance throughout North Yorkshire.
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Data-grounded answers about commercial property finance in Skipton, sourced from HM Land Registry transactions and our own deal flow.
HM Land Registry recorded 61 commercial property transactions in Skipton during the most recent reporting window. The median commercial sale price is £228,150, with the middle 50% of deals between £125,000 and £400,000. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Category B records).
The median commercial sale price recorded by HM Land Registry in Skipton is £228,150. Smaller end deals (lower quartile) sit around £125,000, 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 Skipton.
The most active commercial sectors in Skipton (by recorded transaction count) are: office (6 transactions), retail (4 transactions), agri (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 Skipton. 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 Skipton. We will review the asset, sector, deal structure and lender appetite specific to Skipton and come back with an indicative rate, LTV and term within 24–48 hours.