CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across Solihull and West Midlands. 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 Solihull commercial mortgages, sector demand, transport connectivity and active regeneration programmes.
“HS2 Interchange creating UK Central opportunity area. Birmingham Business Park attracts major occupiers. Affluent catchment supports premium retail.”
, CMB Market Analysis
HS2 Interchange development; UK Central; town centre enhancement
The West Midlands regional briefing covering Solihull and the wider region. A Q2 2026 commercial property briefing on the West Midlands, the deepest regional commercial market in England, with HM Land Registry recording over thirteen thousand commercial-leaning transactions across Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton and the wider Black Country in the rolling five years to the first quarter. We walk through HS2 Curzon Street, the M6 and M42 logistics corridor, recent Acuitus auction prints between roughly eight and a half and twelve and a quarter percent, and where lender appetite sits today.
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151 commercial sales in Solihull across the last 60 months, sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. 6 records in the current sample are confidently sector-classified; the wider recent sample is shown as general commercial transaction evidence.
Aspen House, Cut Throat Lane, Hockley Heath, Solihull
34 - 38, High Street, Solihull
27, Farmhouse Way, Shirley, Solihull
29, Farmhouse Way, Shirley, Solihull
1679, High Street, Knowle, Solihull
Elmdon House, Elmdon Park, Solihull
21, Glencroft Road, Solihull
Bickenhill Green Court, 5, Church Lane, Bickenhill, Solihull
Clayfield, Danzey Green, Solihull
29, Ashlawn Crescent, Solihull
Olton Bridge, 245, Unit 2, Warwick Road, Solihull
16, Rowthorn Drive, Shirley, Solihull
16, Station Road, Solihull
20, Chantry Heath Crescent, Knowle, Solihull
20, Chantry Heath Crescent, Knowle, Solihull
16, Bourton Croft, Solihull
105, Hurdis Road, Shirley, Solihull
12, Stirling Road, Shirley, Solihull
Garage 403, Billsmore Green, Solihull
372, Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull
327, Warwick Road, Solihull
Dominion Court, 39, Station Road, Solihull
1, Grove Road, Solihull
251, Warwick Road, Solihull
118, Marshall Lake Road, Shirley, Solihull
1, Shelly Lane, Shirley, Solihull
158, Bills Lane, Shirley, Solihull
Lido Buildings, Sansome Road, Shirley, Solihull
Stripes Hill Farm, Warwick Road, Knowle, Solihull
1704, Warwick Road, Knowle, Solihull
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 Solihull 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 Solihull. 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 Solihull fundable, where the development opportunity sits, which lenders are active, and the asset classes our team finances most often.
Solihull presents development opportunities linked to HS2 Interchange development. Growing demand from the Automotive 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 across sectors. HS2 connectivity premium recognised.
Our team has deep experience arranging commercial mortgages, bridging loans, and development finance across Solihull and the wider West Midlands region, from motor trade and showroom deals to tech workspace conversions.
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We provide commercial mortgages, bridging finance, and development finance throughout West Midlands.
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Recent sales, planning movement and market signals for Solihull, drawn from HM Land Registry data and local authority planning registers.
23 relevant planning applications are awaiting decision with Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, proposing 1640 units with an estimated gross development value of £537m.
Source: Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council planning register
HM Land Registry data shows 151 commercial property transactions in the Solihull area over the past 60 months, with a median sale price of £290k. 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 Dominion Court, 39, Station Road, Solihull for £4,125,000 in Q4 2025, one of 16 commercial transactions recorded in the Solihull 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 Solihull, see our guide to getting a commercial mortgage or talk to us about the local market.
The questions we answer most often on Solihull 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 West Midlands.
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 Solihull, sourced from HM Land Registry transactions and our own deal flow.
HM Land Registry recorded 151 commercial property transactions in Solihull during the most recent reporting window. The median commercial sale price is £290,000, with the middle 50% of deals between £200,000 and £430,000. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Category B records).
The median commercial sale price recorded by HM Land Registry in Solihull is £290,000. Smaller end deals (lower quartile) sit around £200,000, while larger transactions (upper quartile) reach £430,000 and above. These are the figures lenders will benchmark valuations against when assessing a commercial mortgage application in Solihull.
The most active commercial sectors in Solihull (by recorded transaction count) are: office (2 transactions), retail (2 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 Solihull. 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 Solihull. We will review the asset, sector, deal structure and lender appetite specific to Solihull and come back with an indicative rate, LTV and term within 24 to 48 hours.