CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across Steyning 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 Steyning commercial mortgages, sector demand, transport connectivity and active regeneration programmes.
“Historic market town beneath South Downs. Premium high street. Strong community and village feel.”
, CMB Market Analysis
Very limited due to SDNP and conservation; Steyning village centre heritage conservation; Memorial Playing Field investment; Clays Hill area; community facilities; South Downs gateway
The West Sussex regional briefing covering Steyning 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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15 commercial sales in Steyning across the last 60 months, sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. 8 records in the current sample are confidently sector-classified; the wider recent sample is shown as general commercial transaction evidence.
39, High Street, Steyning
Annington Farm, Plot 112, Bramber, Steyning
2, High Street, Upper Beeding, Steyning
Old Barn, Hyde Street, Upper Beeding, Steyning
Annington Farm, Plot 119, Bramber, Steyning
Annington Farm, Plot 117, Bramber, Steyning
Bank House, 40, High Street, Steyning
Annington Farm, Plot 119, Bramber, Steyning
Jarvis, Jarvis Lane, Steyning
Pivotts Farm, Steyning
Gatewick, Church Lane, Steyning
4, Henfield Road, Upper Beeding, Steyning
Blakes Farm, Steyning Road, Ashurst, Steyning
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 Steyning 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 Steyning. 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 Steyning fundable, where the development opportunity sits, which lenders are active, and the asset classes our team finances most often.
Steyning presents development opportunities linked to Very limited due to SDNP and conservation. Growing demand from the Independent Retail 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 Steyning and the wider West Sussex region, from independent retail investments to rural commercial conversions.
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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 Steyning, drawn from HM Land Registry data and local authority planning registers.
HM Land Registry data shows 15 commercial property transactions in the Steyning area over the past 60 months, with a median sale price of £310k. 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 39, High Street, Steyning for £310,000 in Q1 2025, one of 1 commercial transaction recorded in the Steyning 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 Steyning, see our guide to getting a commercial mortgage or talk to us about the local market.
The questions we answer most often on Steyning 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 Steyning, sourced from HM Land Registry transactions and our own deal flow.
HM Land Registry recorded 15 commercial property transactions in Steyning during the most recent reporting window. The median commercial sale price is £310,000, with the middle 50% of deals between £32,000 and £590,000. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Category B records).
The median commercial sale price recorded by HM Land Registry in Steyning is £310,000. Smaller end deals (lower quartile) sit around £32,000, while larger transactions (upper quartile) reach £590,000 and above. These are the figures lenders will benchmark valuations against when assessing a commercial mortgage application in Steyning.
The most active commercial sectors in Steyning (by recorded transaction count) are: land (4 transactions), retail (2 transactions), agri (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 Steyning. 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 Steyning. We will review the asset, sector, deal structure and lender appetite specific to Steyning and come back with an indicative rate, LTV and term within 24 to 48 hours.