CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across Dorking and Surrey. 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 Dorking commercial mortgages, sector demand, transport connectivity and active regeneration programmes.
“Gateway to Box Hill and Surrey Hills. Strong antiques trade. Excellent walking and cycling destination.”
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Dorking town centre improvements; Pippbrook mixed-use; Vincent Lane area; Dorking Halls investment; South Street public realm; limited by AONB and Green Belt; Deepdene Trail heritage
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86 commercial sales in Dorking across the last 60 months, sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. 26 records in the current sample are confidently sector-classified; the wider recent sample is shown as general commercial transaction evidence.
Dorking Manor Care Home, Ridgeway Road, Dorking
Paddock Stables, Balchins Lane, Westcott, Dorking
Mill Pond House, Mill Road, Holmwood, Dorking
Cherrywood House, Henfold Lane, Beare Green, Dorking
Inscape House, Ansell Road, Dorking
Glassworks 2, Dorking Business Park, Dorking
Mill Pond House, Mill Road, Holmwood, Dorking
The Granary, Henfold Lane, Holmwood, Dorking
Kaupthing House, The Dorking Business Park, Dorking
234, High Street, Dorking
297, High Street, Dorking
47, High Street, Dorking
Stonebridge, The Dorking Business Park, Dorking
Carville House, Station Road, Dorking
Fulwood, New Barn Lane, Ockley, Dorking
Chapel House, Chapel Lane, Westhumble, Dorking
295, High Street, Dorking
295, First And Second Floor, High Street, Dorking
Griffith House, Walliswood Green Road, Walliswood, Dorking
Plot 24, Blanks Lane, Newdigate, Dorking
250 - 256, High Street, Dorking
101 - 105, High Street, Dorking
101 - 105, High Street, Dorking
220, High Street, Dorking
Plot 14, Pasture Wood Road, Holmbury St Mary, Dorking
45, High Street, Dorking
Garage 3, Cotmandene Square, Dorking
The Master Builders, Broome Hall Road, Coldharbour, Dorking
80 - 82, First Floor, South Street, Dorking
82, Ground Floor And Basement, South Street, Dorking
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 Dorking 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 Dorking. 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 Dorking fundable, where the development opportunity sits, which lenders are active, and the asset classes our team finances most often.
Dorking presents development opportunities linked to Dorking town centre improvements. Growing demand from the Independent Retail & Antiques 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 quality properties.
Our team has deep experience arranging commercial mortgages, bridging loans, and development finance across Dorking and the wider Surrey region, from commercial property purchases to professional office relocations.
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We provide commercial mortgages, bridging finance, and development finance throughout Surrey.
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Data-grounded answers about commercial property finance in Dorking, sourced from HM Land Registry transactions and our own deal flow.
HM Land Registry recorded 86 commercial property transactions in Dorking during the most recent reporting window. The median commercial sale price is £390,000, with the middle 50% of deals between £225,000 and £950,000. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Category B records).
The median commercial sale price recorded by HM Land Registry in Dorking is £390,000. Smaller end deals (lower quartile) sit around £225,000, while larger transactions (upper quartile) reach £950,000 and above. These are the figures lenders will benchmark valuations against when assessing a commercial mortgage application in Dorking.
The most active commercial sectors in Dorking (by recorded transaction count) are: office (10 transactions), retail (10 transactions), agri (3 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 Dorking. 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 Dorking. We will review the asset, sector, deal structure and lender appetite specific to Dorking and come back with an indicative rate, LTV and term within 24–48 hours.