CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across Newmarket and Suffolk. 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 Newmarket commercial mortgages, sector demand, transport connectivity and active regeneration programmes.
“Home of British horse racing with unique economy. Jockey Club, stud farms, and equine services dominate. Tourism significant.”
, CMB Market Analysis
Newmarket town centre improvements; National Heritage Centre for Horseracing; Hatchfield Farm housing; Studlands Park; racecourse facilities investment; equine-specific development
The Suffolk regional briefing covering Newmarket and the wider region. A Q2 2026 commercial property briefing on Suffolk, a four-engine county anchored by Ipswich's financial-services and port economy, the UK's largest container port at Felixstowe, the offshore-wind operations base at Lowestoft, and the cathedral-and-brewing town of Bury St Edmunds, with the global thoroughbred-racing capital of Newmarket completing a structure no other English county replicates. We walk through thirteen Acuitus auction lots concentrated in Newmarket and Ipswich, where lender appetite sits today, and what to watch along the A14 freight corridor and the AONB coast.
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87 commercial sales in Newmarket across the last 60 months, sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. 23 records in the current sample are confidently sector-classified; the wider recent sample is shown as general commercial transaction evidence.
46 - 48, High Street, Newmarket
Abington House, Meddler Garden, Kentford, Newmarket
Marlborough House Stables, Old Station Road, Newmarket
84 - 86, High Street, Newmarket
Kingfisher House, St Fabians Close, Newmarket
Kingfisher House, St Fabians Close, Newmarket
36a, High Street, Newmarket
Newmarket Retail Park, Homebase, Oaks Drive, Newmarket
Newmarket Retail Park, Homebase, Oaks Drive, Newmarket
Shadowfax Stables, Hamilton Road, Newmarket
Unit 5, Goodwin Business Park, Newmarket
Fittocks Stud LTD, High Street, Cheveley, Newmarket
165, High Street, Cheveley, Newmarket
The Grove, High Street, Brinkley, Newmarket
Kremlin Cottage Stables, Snailwell Road, Newmarket
Westley House, Westley Waterless, Newmarket
16, High Street, Newmarket
15 The Guineas Shopping Centre, The Rookery, Newmarket
Unit 7, Acorn Business Centre, Newmarket
Unit 1, Lynx Business Park, Snailwell, Newmarket
Pond House Stables, Church Lane, Exning, Newmarket
Market House, High Street, Newmarket
The Coach House, Great Bradley, Newmarket
The Maltings, 4, Brewers Lane, Newmarket
18, Hamilton Road, Newmarket
Burger King (Uk) LTD, Oaks Drive, Newmarket
Wadebridge Farm, Landwade, Newmarket
13, St Marys Square, Newmarket
Caters Farm, Cowlinge, Newmarket
18, Old Station Road, Newmarket
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 Newmarket 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 Newmarket. 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 Newmarket fundable, where the development opportunity sits, which lenders are active, and the asset classes our team finances most often.
Newmarket presents development opportunities linked to Newmarket town centre improvements. Growing demand from the Horse Racing & Equine Industry sector is creating opportunities for purpose-built commercial space and conversion projects. Strong transport links enhance viability for mixed-use and residential-led schemes.
Specialist understanding required for racing industry properties.
Our team has deep experience arranging commercial mortgages, bridging loans, and development finance across Newmarket and the wider Suffolk region, from commercial property purchases to development and refurbishment projects.
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We provide commercial mortgages, bridging finance, and development finance throughout Suffolk.
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Recent sales, planning movement and market signals for Newmarket, drawn from HM Land Registry data and local authority planning registers.
63 relevant planning applications are awaiting decision with West Suffolk Council, proposing 491 units with an estimated gross development value of £141m.
Source: West Suffolk Council planning register
HM Land Registry data shows 87 commercial property transactions in the Newmarket area over the past 60 months, with a median sale price of £230k. 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 Abington House, Meddler Garden, Kentford, Newmarket for £760,000 in Q4 2025, one of 4 commercial transactions recorded in the Newmarket 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 Newmarket, see our guide to getting a commercial mortgage or talk to us about the local market.
The questions we answer most often on Newmarket 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 Suffolk.
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 Newmarket, sourced from HM Land Registry transactions and our own deal flow.
HM Land Registry recorded 87 commercial property transactions in Newmarket during the most recent reporting window. The median commercial sale price is £230,000, with the middle 50% of deals between £173,997 and £460,644. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Category B records).
The median commercial sale price recorded by HM Land Registry in Newmarket is £230,000. Smaller end deals (lower quartile) sit around £173,997, while larger transactions (upper quartile) reach £460,644 and above. These are the figures lenders will benchmark valuations against when assessing a commercial mortgage application in Newmarket.
The most active commercial sectors in Newmarket (by recorded transaction count) are: office (11 transactions), retail (10 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 Newmarket. 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 Newmarket. We will review the asset, sector, deal structure and lender appetite specific to Newmarket and come back with an indicative rate, LTV and term within 24 to 48 hours.