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Specialist Commercial Mortgage Broker in Thurso

CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across Thurso and Scotland. Led by Matt Lenzie, ex-Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland, institutional-grade underwriting, direct lender access and decisions in 48 hours.

£300M+
Capital Raised
48hrs
Decision Time
100+
Lender Panel
£65
Avg Price/sq ft
7%
Average Yield
+8.5%
5yr Price Growth
+7%
5yr Rental Growth

Thurso commercial property delivers 7% average yield.

Thurso yields sit above the UK commercial average, supporting income-driven debt structures and SPV-led acquisitions.

Thurso 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

Thurso commercial property market signals

The factors lenders weigh when assessing Thurso commercial mortgages, sector demand, transport connectivity and active regeneration programmes.

Mainland Britain's most northerly town. Famous surfing. Orkney ferry at Scrabster.

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Key Industries

  • Nuclear Decommissioning (Dounreay)
  • Renewable Energy
  • Tourism & Surfing
  • Agriculture
  • Space Industry (Sutherland Spaceport)

Transport Links

  • ScotRail Far North Line to Inverness (3hr 30)
  • A9 to Inverness
  • Scrabster Harbour (ferry to Orkney)
  • Thurso Bay and surfing coast

Regeneration

Thurso town centre regeneration; Dounreay decommissioning legacy; North Highland College campus; Scrabster harbour expansion; Caithness Horizon leisure; space launch industry; marine energy

Thurso commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance

Three core debt structures cover the majority of Thurso commercial property deals. Each carries a different lender panel, LTV ceiling and pricing band, match the structure to the asset and the timeline.

Commercial Mortgages

Long-term financing for commercial and mixed-use property purchases, refinancing, and investment, tailored by experienced brokers who understand complex deal structures.

From £50,000Up to 75% LTV5-25 years

Commercial Remortgage

Refinance an existing commercial mortgage to lower your rate, switch lender, release equity or restructure the loan.

From £150,000Up to 75% LTV5-25 years (typical 5-year fixed reverting to variable)

Commercial Bridging Finance

Fast, flexible short-term finance for commercial property transactions, decisions in 48 hours, completion in days, and creative structuring for deals that mainstream lenders will not touch.

From £50,000Up to 75% LTV1-18 months

Development Finance

Specialist funding for ground-up construction, major refurbishment, and mixed-use development projects, structured with staged drawdowns aligned to your build programme.

From £150,000Up to 75% LTV6-24 months
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Matt Lenzie

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 Thurso. 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.

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Thurso commercial property investment fundamentals

What makes Thurso 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 7% across the local market
  • 8.5% property price growth over the past five years
  • 7% rental growth over five years supporting income returns
  • Strong occupier demand from Nuclear Decommissioning (Dounreay) and Renewable Energy sectors
  • Excellent transport connectivity including ScotRail Far North Line to Inverness (3hr 30)
  • Active regeneration programmes driving future capital growth

Development Opportunities

Thurso presents development opportunities linked to Thurso town centre regeneration. Growing demand from the Nuclear Decommissioning (Dounreay) 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

Good appetite. Energy sector projects.

Property Types We Finance

Agricultural BuildingsRural Commercial UnitsMixed-Use DevelopmentResidential DevelopmentHMO

Our team has deep experience arranging commercial mortgages, bridging loans, and development finance across Thurso and the wider Scotland region, from commercial property purchases to development and refurbishment projects.

Need a commercial mortgage decision in Thurso?

Our team will review your asset, sector and structure against current Thurso lender appetite and come back with an indicative rate, LTV and term within 24–48 hours. No application until you're ready.

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Thurso Location

Commercial mortgage services available across Thurso and surrounding areas. View larger map

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