CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across Chichester and West Sussex. 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 Chichester commercial mortgages, sector demand, transport connectivity and active regeneration programmes.
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Chichester Southern Gateway regeneration; Whitehouse Farm housing; Tangmere housing growth; Festival Theatre investment; West Sussex Record Office; Chichester Marina area
The West Sussex regional briefing covering Chichester and the wider region. A Q2 2026 commercial property briefing on West Sussex, a four-cylinder South Coast county with the Crawley and Gatwick aerospace cluster on its northern edge, the Worthing and Bognor Regis seaside belt in the south, the cathedral city of Chichester in the west, and the Mid Sussex commuter towns on the Brighton Main Line. We walk through transaction volumes across thirteen principal towns, four Acuitus auction prints between roughly five point eight and six point seven percent on the priced lots, and where lender appetite sits today.
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225 commercial sales in Chichester across the last 60 months, sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. 30 records in the current sample are confidently sector-classified; the wider recent sample is shown as general commercial transaction evidence.
Guild House, Rookwood Road, West Wittering, Chichester
Telegraph House, Compton, Chichester
Premier Business Park, Units 1 & 2, Birdham Road, Chichester
125, High Street, Selsey, Chichester
Habyn Hill House, Rogate, Petersfield
Quarry Lane Industrial Estate, Unit A, Gravel Lane, Chichester
33, High Street, Selsey, Chichester
85, High Street, Selsey, Chichester
Glenmore Business Park Portfield Works, Unit 63, Chichester By Pass, Chichester
Compass Barn, Main Road, Bosham, Chichester
New House Farm, Shillinglee, Godalming
Crocker Hill Stables, Lot 2, Rogate, Petersfield
Glenmore Business Park Portfield Works, Unit L43, Chichester By Pass, Chichester
152, High Street, Selsey, Chichester
Telegraph House, North Marden, Chichester
The Barn, Chithurst Lane, Trotton, Petersfield
Glenmore Business Park, M60, Chichester By Pass, Chichester
Glenmore Business Park Portfield Works, Unit 11, Chichester By Pass, Chichester
Woodfield House, Tangmere Road, Tangmere, Chichester
The Wickham Arms, 102, Bognor Road, Chichester
Cedar House, Birdham Road, Chichester
Glenmore Business Park Portfield Works, Unit 9, Chichester By Pass, Chichester
Hambledon House, Fyning Lane, Rogate, Petersfield
Mill Hamlet House, Rookery Lane, Sidlesham, Chichester
Plot 5, Newells Lane, West Ashling, Chichester
Hurstfold Industrial Estate, Oldfield, Fernhurst, Haslemere
Glenmore Business Park Portfield Works, Unit 7, Chichester By Pass, Chichester
Lloyd House, The Square, Westbourne, Emsworth
Tithe Barn Cottage, Rookery Lane, Sidlesham, Chichester
The Winterton Arms, Crockerhill, Chichester
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 Chichester 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 Chichester. 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 Chichester fundable, where the development opportunity sits, which lenders are active, and the asset classes our team finances most often.
Chichester presents development opportunities linked to Chichester Southern Gateway regeneration. Growing demand from the Arts & Culture (Chichester Festival Theatre) 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 heritage city properties. Tourism and education sectors favoured.
Our team has deep experience arranging commercial mortgages, bridging loans, and development finance across Chichester and the wider West Sussex region, from commercial property purchases to development and refurbishment projects.
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We provide commercial mortgages, bridging finance, and development finance throughout West Sussex.
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Recent sales, planning movement and market signals for Chichester, drawn from HM Land Registry data and local authority planning registers.
HM Land Registry data shows 225 commercial property transactions in the Chichester area over the past 60 months, with a median sale price of £336k. 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 Telegraph House, Compton, Chichester for £2,600,000 in Q1 2026, one of 2 commercial transactions recorded in the Chichester 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 Chichester, see our guide to getting a commercial mortgage or talk to us about the local market.
The questions we answer most often on Chichester deals, covered in depth in our knowledge hub.
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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 Chichester, sourced from HM Land Registry transactions and our own deal flow.
HM Land Registry recorded 225 commercial property transactions in Chichester during the most recent reporting window. The median commercial sale price is £336,000, with the middle 50% of deals between £210,000 and £535,000. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Category B records).
The median commercial sale price recorded by HM Land Registry in Chichester is £336,000. Smaller end deals (lower quartile) sit around £210,000, while larger transactions (upper quartile) reach £535,000 and above. These are the figures lenders will benchmark valuations against when assessing a commercial mortgage application in Chichester.
The most active commercial sectors in Chichester (by recorded transaction count) are: office (17 transactions), retail (4 transactions), agri (4 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 Chichester. 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 Chichester. We will review the asset, sector, deal structure and lender appetite specific to Chichester and come back with an indicative rate, LTV and term within 24 to 48 hours.