CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across Doncaster and South Yorkshire. Led by Matt Lenzie, ex-Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland, institutional-grade underwriting, direct lender access and decisions in 48 hours.
Doncaster commercial property delivers 8.5% average yield with 25.5% five-year price growth.
Doncaster ranks among the UK's strongest commercial property markets on both income and capital growth, a profile lenders treat favourably for 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 Doncaster commercial mortgages, sector demand, transport connectivity and active regeneration programmes.
“iPort is UK's premier inland port driving logistics demand. Rail connectivity excellent for distribution. Values offer significant yield premium.”
, CMB Market Analysis
Urban Centre masterplan; iPort expansion; Lakeside development
The South Yorkshire regional briefing covering Doncaster and the wider region. A Q2 2026 commercial property briefing on South Yorkshire, a four-town metropolitan county anchored on Sheffield, with an advanced manufacturing core at Catcliffe, an AMID logistics corridor running east to Doncaster's iPort, and active town-centre regeneration in Rotherham and Barnsley. We cover transaction volumes across Sheffield, Doncaster, Rotherham and Barnsley, recent Acuitus auction yields running from around ten and a half percent up to seventeen and a half percent on secondary multi-let industrial, and where lender appetite sits today.
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444 commercial sales in Doncaster across the last 60 months, sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. 5 records in the current sample are confidently sector-classified; the wider recent sample is shown as general commercial transaction evidence.
66 - 70, High Street, Mexborough
83a, High Street, Mexborough
32, Lock Up Shop, Church Street, Conisbrough, Doncaster
The Old Farmhouse, 1, Corner Farm Drive, Everton, Doncaster
The Old Farmhouse, 1, Corner Farm Drive, Everton, Doncaster
O'Neills Ph, East Laith Gate, Doncaster
71, Church Street, Bentley, Doncaster
30, Wheatley Street, Denaby Main, Doncaster
A T S Euromaster, Heavens Walk, Doncaster
Cantley Lodge, Unit 1, Scouting Way, Doncaster
The Vine, Kelham Street, Doncaster
155a, Balby Road, Balby, Doncaster
26, Norbreck Crescent, Warmsworth, Doncaster
7, Meadow Drive, Tickhill, Doncaster
Springwell Grange, Tickhill Road, Doncaster
Pusto Hill Farm, Eel Pool Road, Everton, Doncaster
Broadgate Farm, Broadbent Gate Road, Moorends, Doncaster
Garage, 9, Asgolds Way, Askern, Doncaster
Stratstone Landrover, Wheatley Hall Road, Doncaster
38a, Church Street, Conisbrough, Doncaster
36, Church Street, Conisbrough, Doncaster
Greenacres Farm, Pinfold Lane, Fishlake, Doncaster
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 Doncaster 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 Doncaster. 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 Doncaster fundable, where the development opportunity sits, which lenders are active, and the asset classes our team finances most often.
Doncaster presents development opportunities linked to Urban Centre masterplan. Growing demand from the Logistics sector is creating opportunities for purpose-built commercial space and conversion projects. Strong transport links enhance viability for mixed-use and residential-led schemes.
Strong appetite for industrial and logistics. Town centre selective.
Our team has deep experience arranging commercial mortgages, bridging loans, and development finance across Doncaster and the wider South Yorkshire region, from logistics facility financing to industrial unit purchases.
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We provide commercial mortgages, bridging finance, and development finance throughout South Yorkshire.
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Recent sales, planning movement and market signals for Doncaster, drawn from HM Land Registry data and local authority planning registers.
139 relevant planning applications are awaiting decision with City of Doncaster Council, proposing 599 units with an estimated gross development value of £100m.
Source: City of Doncaster Council planning register
HM Land Registry data shows 444 commercial property transactions in the Doncaster area over the past 60 months, with a median sale price of £126k. 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 Cantley Lodge, Unit 1, Scouting Way, Doncaster for £1,150,000 in Q1 2026, one of 6 commercial transactions recorded in the Doncaster 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 Doncaster, see our guide to getting a commercial mortgage or talk to us about the local market.
The questions we answer most often on Doncaster deals, covered in depth in our knowledge hub.
What lenders assess, who finds it easy, and how declined cases still get funded.
Deposit requirements by property type, acceptable sources, and ways to reduce yours.
The routes to 100% borrowing: additional security, strong trading businesses and equity.
High-street banks, challengers and specialists: who lends on what in South Yorkshire.
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 Doncaster, sourced from HM Land Registry transactions and our own deal flow.
HM Land Registry recorded 444 commercial property transactions in Doncaster during the most recent reporting window. The median commercial sale price is £126,000, with the middle 50% of deals between £82,500 and £181,466. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Category B records).
The median commercial sale price recorded by HM Land Registry in Doncaster is £126,000. Smaller end deals (lower quartile) sit around £82,500, while larger transactions (upper quartile) reach £181,466 and above. These are the figures lenders will benchmark valuations against when assessing a commercial mortgage application in Doncaster.
The most active commercial sectors in Doncaster (by recorded transaction count) are: retail (3 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 Doncaster. 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 Doncaster. We will review the asset, sector, deal structure and lender appetite specific to Doncaster and come back with an indicative rate, LTV and term within 24 to 48 hours.