CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across Wakefield and West Yorkshire. Led by Matt Lenzie, ex-Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland, institutional-grade underwriting, direct lender access and decisions in 48 hours.
Wakefield commercial property delivers 7.8% average yield.
Wakefield yields sit above the UK commercial average, supporting income-driven debt structures and SPV-led acquisitions.
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 Wakefield commercial mortgages, sector demand, transport connectivity and active regeneration programmes.
“Strategic location at M1/M62 junction drives logistics demand. Hepworth Wakefield has boosted visitor economy.”
, CMB Market Analysis
Wakefield Waterfront; city centre enhancement; Castleford regeneration
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409 commercial sales in Wakefield across the last 60 months, sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. 7 records in the current sample are confidently sector-classified; the wider recent sample is shown as general commercial transaction evidence.
Booker Retail Partners, Elmsall Drive, South Elmsall, Pontefract
Clovelly House, 36, Dale Street, Ossett
Plot 13, Leeds Road, Glasshoughton, Castleford
Unit E, Loscoe Close, Normanton Industrial Estate, Normanton
Campanile Hotel, Monckton Road Industrial Estate, Wakefield
Dickinson House, 2, Bank Street, Ossett
Coach House, Causeway Garth Lane, Thorpe Audlin, Pontefract
558a, Leeds Road, Wakefield
12, Shoe Market, Pontefract
3, Flemming Court, Castleford
Whitwood Lodge, Whitwood Lane, Castleford
18, Lumley Street, Castleford
20, Horbury Road, Ossett
43 - 47, Aketon Road, Castleford
43, St Andrews Close, Wakefield
360, Leeds Road, Wakefield
39, Beech Street, Tingley, Wakefield
The Powerhouse, Acton Hall Enterprise Park, Featherstone, Pontefract
The Smithy, Westerton Road, Tingley, Wakefield
23, Carlton Street, Castleford
Orchard Lodge, Pontefract Road, Ackworth, Pontefract
10, Ebberton Close, Hemsworth, Pontefract
1, Haigh Lane, Haigh, Barnsley
8, Willow Road, Castleford
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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield. 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 Wakefield fundable, where the development opportunity sits, which lenders are active, and the asset classes our team finances most often.
Wakefield presents development opportunities linked to Wakefield Waterfront. Growing demand from the Logistics 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 industrial and logistics. Residential development supported.
Our team has deep experience arranging commercial mortgages, bridging loans, and development finance across Wakefield and the wider West Yorkshire region, from logistics facility financing to industrial unit purchases.
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We provide commercial mortgages, bridging finance, and development finance throughout West Yorkshire.
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Data-grounded answers about commercial property finance in Wakefield, sourced from HM Land Registry transactions and our own deal flow.
HM Land Registry recorded 409 commercial property transactions in Wakefield during the most recent reporting window. The median commercial sale price is £141,000, with the middle 50% of deals between £100,000 and £220,000. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Category B records).
The median commercial sale price recorded by HM Land Registry in Wakefield is £141,000. Smaller end deals (lower quartile) sit around £100,000, while larger transactions (upper quartile) reach £220,000 and above. These are the figures lenders will benchmark valuations against when assessing a commercial mortgage application in Wakefield.
The most active commercial sectors in Wakefield (by recorded transaction count) are: office (3 transactions), retail (1 transaction), land (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 Wakefield. 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 Wakefield. We will review the asset, sector, deal structure and lender appetite specific to Wakefield and come back with an indicative rate, LTV and term within 24–48 hours.