Specialist Commercial Mortgage Broker in Nottingham
CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Led by Matt Lenzie, ex-Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland, institutional-grade underwriting, direct lender access and decisions in 48 hours.
Nottingham commercial property finance, offices, retail and mixed-use assets
Nottingham commercial property delivers 6.8% average yield.
Nottingham yields sit above the UK commercial average, supporting income-driven debt structures and SPV-led acquisitions.
Nottingham commercial mortgage brokers, ex-bankers with direct lender access
CMB combines former Lloyds and Bank of Scotland underwriting experience with direct board-level relationships at the UK's leading commercial lenders.
Ex-Banking Background
Former Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland professionals who understand lender criteria inside-out
Board-Level Access
Direct relationships with lender decision-makers for faster approvals and better terms
£300M+ Track Record
Proven success arranging complex commercial property finance across the UK
Nottingham commercial property market signals
The factors lenders weigh when assessing Nottingham commercial mortgages, sector demand, transport connectivity and active regeneration programmes.
“Two major universities drive strong student market. Lace Market and Hockley creative quarters established. Island Quarter major regeneration.”
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Key Industries
- Technology
- Higher Education
- Healthcare
- Creative Industries
- Financial Services
- Retail
Transport Links
- Nottingham Station mainline
- East Midlands Airport nearby
- M1 motorway
- NET tram
Regeneration
Island Quarter; Broadmarsh transformation; Creative Quarter
Nottingham Q1 2026 Commercial Property Market Report
Nottingham's commercial property market is the leading East Midlands centre, with HM Land Registry recording 4,186 commercial-leaning transactions across the city in the rolling five-year window to Q1 2026.
Listen: Nottinghamshire Q1 2026 commercial property briefing
The Nottinghamshire regional briefing covering Nottingham and the wider region. A Q2 2026 commercial property briefing on Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands' second commercial economy after Leicestershire, anchored on a Big Nine office market in Nottingham with two universities, the Boots head office at Beeston, Experian and Capital One. We walk through transaction volumes across the nine principal towns, what twenty Acuitus auction lots tell us about cleared pricing in a county that doesn't print explicit yields, and where lender appetite sits today.
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Nottingham commercial districts and prime rents
Submarket-level prime rent benchmarks across Nottingham's main commercial districts, the figures that shape valuations, lender comparables and target acquisition prices.
City Centre
Mixed Retail/Office
Lace Market
Creative Quarter
Island Quarter
Major Regeneration
Southside
Development Zone
Castle Marina
Industrial/Retail
Nottingham commercial property transaction evidence
867 commercial sales in Nottingham across the last 60 months, sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. 6 records in the current sample are confidently sector-classified; the wider recent sample is shown as general commercial transaction evidence.
Total Lindsey Oil Refinery LTD, Road No 3, Colwick Industrial Estate, Nottingham
Unit 1, Tennis Court Industrial Estate, Nottingham
Unit 2, Tennis Court Industrial Estate, Nottingham
Unit 29, Trent South Industrial Park, Nottingham
58, High Street, Hucknall, Nottingham
Bridgford House, Unit 1-2, Pavilion Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham
Government Buildings, Chalfont Drive, Nottingham
23, Meadow Road, Beeston, Nottingham
The Old Ambulance Station, Elm Avenue, Carlton, Nottingham
Unit 1b, Amber Drive, Langley Mill, Nottingham
7, Michael Gardens, Nottingham
13, Rosebery Avenue, West Bridgford, Nottingham
Custom Duct Limited, Common Lane, Watnall, Nottingham
132, Carlton Road, Nottingham
2 - 4, Regent Street, Kimberley, Nottingham
56, Three Tuns Road, Eastwood, Nottingham
198, Beardall Street, Hucknall, Nottingham
1 - 3, Main Street, Bulwell, Nottingham
89, Ewart Road, Nottingham
Edwalton Manor, Landmere Lane, Edwalton, Nottingham
119 - 121, Arnold Road, Nottingham
123, Arnold Road, Nottingham
119 - 121, Arnold Road, Nottingham
121, Arnold Road, Nottingham
121, Arnold Road, Nottingham
123, Arnold Road, Nottingham
A S D Fabrications, Byron Avenue, Kirkby In Ashfield, Nottingham
35 - 37, Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham
58, Station Road, Sandiacre, Nottingham
3, Phoenix Place, Nottingham
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.
Nottingham student housing and HMO finance
60,000+ students across 2 institutions drive sustained occupier demand for purpose-built student accommodation and licensed HMOs in Nottingham.
Universities
2 institutions · 60,000 students
- University of Nottingham
- Nottingham Trent University
HMO Hotspot Areas
HMO Licensing
Article 4 In EffectNottingham operates city-wide additional licensing since 2019
Key Licensing Areas
High HMO saturation in some areas causing lender caution. Sherwood/Beeston emerging with lower saturation.
Nottingham commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance
Three core debt structures cover the majority of Nottingham commercial property deals. Each carries a different lender panel, LTV ceiling and pricing band, match the structure to the asset and the timeline.
Nottingham commercial property finance by property type
Lender appetite, yield bands and debt structures vary materially by property type. Pick the briefing that matches your Nottingham acquisition.
Office finance in Nottingham
Office investment finance for headquarters buildings, business parks, multi-let suites and office-led mixed-use schemes.
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Industrial finance in Nottingham
Industrial and logistics finance for big-box distribution, multi-let estates, last-mile urban logistics and trade counter parks.
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Retail finance in Nottingham
Retail property finance for high street parades, retail warehousing, shopping centres and convenience-led mixed-use.
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Mixed-Use finance in Nottingham
Finance for buildings combining commercial ground floors with residential upper floors, the dominant deal format in UK secondary markets and the engine of corporate-acquired property activity.
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Hotel finance in Nottingham
Hotel property finance for trading boutique hotels, branded operator-let assets and aparthotel acquisitions.
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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 Nottingham. 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 ProfileNottingham commercial property investment fundamentals
What makes Nottingham fundable, where the development opportunity sits, which lenders are active, and the asset classes our team finances most often.
Investment Highlights
- Average commercial property yields of 6.8% across the local market
- 21.5% property price growth over the past five years
- 14.8% rental growth over five years supporting income returns
- Strong occupier demand from Technology and Higher Education sectors
- Excellent transport connectivity including Nottingham Station mainline
- Active regeneration programmes driving future capital growth
Development Opportunities
Nottingham presents development opportunities linked to Island Quarter. Growing demand from the Technology sector is creating opportunities for purpose-built commercial space and conversion projects. Strong transport links enhance viability for mixed-use and residential-led schemes.
Lender Appetite
Strong appetite across sectors. Student accommodation and creative workspace favoured.
Broker Notes
Island Quarter £1.5bn project attracting development finance. BioCity life sciences hub mature. Very high HMO saturation in Lenton/Radford may limit lending options. Hucknall tram corridor growing.
Property Types We Finance
Our team has extensive experience in East Midlands property finance markets.
Latest Commercial Property News in Nottingham
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Nottingham commercial mortgage FAQ
Data-grounded answers about commercial property finance in Nottingham, sourced from HM Land Registry transactions and our own deal flow.
How active is the commercial property market in Nottingham?
HM Land Registry recorded 867 commercial property transactions in Nottingham during the most recent reporting window. The median commercial sale price is £178,000, with the middle 50% of deals between £130,000 and £255,000. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Category B records).
What is the typical commercial property price in Nottingham?
The median commercial sale price recorded by HM Land Registry in Nottingham is £178,000. Smaller end deals (lower quartile) sit around £130,000, while larger transactions (upper quartile) reach £255,000 and above. These are the figures lenders will benchmark valuations against when assessing a commercial mortgage application in Nottingham.
Which commercial property sectors are most active in Nottingham?
The most active commercial sectors in Nottingham (by recorded transaction count) are: industrial (4 transactions), retail (1 transaction), office (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.
Can I get a commercial mortgage on a property in Nottingham?
Yes. We arrange commercial mortgages, commercial bridging finance and development finance for property in Nottingham. 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.
How do I get a commercial mortgage quote for a property in Nottingham?
Call 07595 366094 or use the contact form to request a commercial mortgage quote in Nottingham. We will review the asset, sector, deal structure and lender appetite specific to Nottingham and come back with an indicative rate, LTV and term within 24–48 hours.