CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across Wells and Somerset. 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 Wells commercial mortgages, sector demand, transport connectivity and active regeneration programmes.
“England's smallest city with magnificent cathedral. Premium property market. Tourism and schools drive economy.”
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Very limited due to conservation; Wells city centre heritage conservation; Bishop's Palace and moat restoration; Cathedral School campus investment; Princes Road housing; recreation ground improvements
The Somerset regional briefing covering Wells and the wider region. A Q2 2026 commercial property briefing on Somerset, the most sectorally varied county in the South West outside Greater Bristol, anchored by the UNESCO heritage and twin-university economy of Bath, the M5 corridor through Taunton and Bridgwater, the Hinkley Point C nuclear new-build effect, and the Leonardo Helicopters defence cluster at Yeovil. We walk through transaction volumes across the ten principal towns, recent Acuitus auction yields between roughly seven and twelve and a half percent, and where lender appetite sits today.
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50 commercial sales in Wells across the last 60 months, sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. 14 records in the current sample are confidently sector-classified; the wider recent sample is shown as general commercial transaction evidence.
Orchard Barn, Woodford Lane, Wells
Knapp Hill Farm, Barn, Bath Road, Wells
Slab House Inn, West Horrington, Wells
Weirside House, Wells Road, Wookey, Wells
Westbury House, Westbury Sub Mendip, Wells
First Bus Depot, Priory Road, Wells
Old Mill House, Dulcote, Wells
10, High Street, Wells
70, High Street, Wells
52, High Street, Wells
78, High Street, Wells
Scotswood House, Hembury Lane, Wookey, Wells
53, High Street, Wells
45 - 47, High Street, Wells
Fishers Orchard, Yarley Hill, Yarley, Wells
Riverside, Henton, Wells
Wellesley Park, Lakeside, Wellesley Lane, Dulcote, Wells
Rushlands, Knowle Lane, Wookey, Wells
Underdown Cottage, Pillmoor Lane, Coxley, Wells
Bleadney Byre, Bleadney, Wells
The Stoneworks, Haydon Drove, Haydon, Wells
2, Priest Row, Wells
41, St Thomas Street, Wells
Tallet Batch, Polsham, Wells
29, Priory Road, Wells
The Mendip Crematorium, Old Wells Road, Croscombe, Wells
25, Sadler Street, Wells
Homestead Caravan And Camping Park, Homestead Park, Wookey Hole, Wells
22, Priory Road, Wells
Thrupe Farm, Thrupe Lane, Masbury, Wells
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 Wells 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 Wells. 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 Wells fundable, where the development opportunity sits, which lenders are active, and the asset classes our team finances most often.
Wells presents development opportunities linked to Very limited due to conservation. 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 heritage city properties.
Our team has deep experience arranging commercial mortgages, bridging loans, and development finance across Wells and the wider Somerset region, from commercial property purchases to independent retail investments.
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Data-grounded answers about commercial property finance in Wells, sourced from HM Land Registry transactions and our own deal flow.
HM Land Registry recorded 50 commercial property transactions in Wells during the most recent reporting window. The median commercial sale price is £330,000, with the middle 50% of deals between £202,500 and £640,000. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Category B records).
The median commercial sale price recorded by HM Land Registry in Wells is £330,000. Smaller end deals (lower quartile) sit around £202,500, while larger transactions (upper quartile) reach £640,000 and above. These are the figures lenders will benchmark valuations against when assessing a commercial mortgage application in Wells.
The most active commercial sectors in Wells (by recorded transaction count) are: retail (6 transactions), office (5 transactions), agri (2 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 Wells. 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 Wells. We will review the asset, sector, deal structure and lender appetite specific to Wells and come back with an indicative rate, LTV and term within 24–48 hours.