CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across Petworth 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 Petworth commercial mortgages, sector demand, transport connectivity and active regeneration programmes.
“Premier antiques town with National Trust Petworth House. Strong arts and heritage tourism.”
, CMB Market Analysis
Very limited due to National Park; Petworth town centre conservation; Petworth House NT ongoing investment; Leconfield Hall; Angel Street area; modest housing infill; South Downs Walking Festival
The West Sussex regional briefing covering Petworth 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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17 commercial sales in Petworth across the last 60 months, sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. 4 records in the current sample are confidently sector-classified; the wider recent sample is shown as general commercial transaction evidence.
Topleigh Stables, Graffham, Petworth
Herringbroom Barn, Duncton, Petworth
Chestnut House, Lodge Green, Duncton, Petworth
Old Tavern, 1, Market Square, Petworth
River Farm, Brookfield Lane, River, Petworth
Redens, Lodsworth, Petworth
Standlands Cottage, River, Petworth
10a, New Street, Petworth
Thraves, Graffham, Petworth
Coopers Wood, Northchapel, Petworth
Unit 2, Station Road, Petworth
Westland Farm, Blackhouse Lane, Fox Hill, Petworth
The Old Rectory, Tillington, Petworth
Redhill Farm, London Road, Petworth
Hoebridge Manor Farm, Balls Cross, Petworth
Sods Farm, Lurgashall, Petworth
Faggotts Stack, Dial Green, Lurgashall, Petworth
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 Petworth 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 Petworth. 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 Petworth fundable, where the development opportunity sits, which lenders are active, and the asset classes our team finances most often.
Petworth presents development opportunities linked to Very limited due to National Park. Growing demand from the Antiques & Fine Art 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 premium properties.
Our team has deep experience arranging commercial mortgages, bridging loans, and development finance across Petworth 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 Petworth, drawn from HM Land Registry data and local authority planning registers.
HM Land Registry data shows 17 commercial property transactions in the Petworth area over the past 60 months, with a median sale price of £1.6m. 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 Topleigh Stables, Graffham, Petworth for £1,900,000 in Q1 2026, one of 1 commercial transaction recorded in the Petworth 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 Petworth, see our guide to getting a commercial mortgage or talk to us about the local market.
The questions we answer most often on Petworth 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 Sussex.
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 Petworth, sourced from HM Land Registry transactions and our own deal flow.
HM Land Registry recorded 17 commercial property transactions in Petworth during the most recent reporting window. The median commercial sale price is £1,585,000, with the middle 50% of deals between £335,000 and £2,900,000. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Category B records).
The median commercial sale price recorded by HM Land Registry in Petworth is £1,585,000. Smaller end deals (lower quartile) sit around £335,000, while larger transactions (upper quartile) reach £2,900,000 and above. These are the figures lenders will benchmark valuations against when assessing a commercial mortgage application in Petworth.
The most active commercial sectors in Petworth (by recorded transaction count) are: agri (2 transactions), office (1 transaction), pub (1 transaction). 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 Petworth. 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 Petworth. We will review the asset, sector, deal structure and lender appetite specific to Petworth and come back with an indicative rate, LTV and term within 24 to 48 hours.