Okehampton, Devon

Commercial Mortgages & Property Finance in Okehampton

Okehampton is the northern gateway to Dartmoor National Park, which gained national attention when its railway line was reopened in 2021 after 49 years, restoring direct rail links to Exeter. This reconnection is expected to boost the local economy significantly, and the town's position on the A30 corridor between Exeter and Cornwall makes it an affordable base with growing connectivity.

Okehampton Town CentreOkehampton CastleMeldonSticklepathSouth Tawton
£160
Avg Price/sq ft
5.8%
Average Yield
+18.2%
5yr Price Growth
+13.5%
5yr Rental Growth

Okehampton Local Market Intelligence

Dartmoor northern gateway. Rail link restored to Exeter. Strong agricultural services.

— CMB Market Analysis

Key Industries

  • Agriculture & Livestock
  • Tourism & Dartmoor Recreation
  • Retail
  • Manufacturing
  • Military (Okehampton Camp)

Transport Links

  • Dartmoor Line rail to Exeter (40 mins, reopened 2021)
  • A30 dual carriageway to Exeter (25 miles)/Cornwall
  • A386 to Tavistock
  • B3260 to Crediton

Regeneration

Dartmoor Line railway reopening catalysing investment; East Okehampton urban extension; town centre improvements; Okehampton Business Park expansion; Dartmoor gateway visitor facilities

Commercial Mortgages in Okehampton

Whether you're acquiring office space, retail units, or industrial property in Okehampton, our commercial mortgage solutions provide long-term financing tailored to your investment strategy. We work with high street banks and specialist lenders to secure competitive rates across Devon, with terms from 3 to 25 years and up to 75% LTV.

Our ex-banker team understands the Okehampton commercial property market and has direct relationships with lender credit committees, meaning faster decisions and better terms for your deal.

  • Owner-occupied and investment commercial mortgages
  • Terms from 3 to 25 years with competitive fixed and variable rates
  • Up to 75% LTV on commercial property
  • Portfolio and multi-asset lending available

Commercial Mortgage Key Facts

Loan Size£50k - £25m+
Max LTV75%
Term3 - 25 years
Decision48 hours

Commercial Bridging Finance in Okehampton

When speed matters for your Okehampton property transaction, commercial bridging finance provides short-term funding to bridge the gap. Whether you're securing a time-sensitive acquisition, funding an auction purchase, or refinancing before a long-term facility is in place, we can arrange bridging loans from completion in as little as 7 days.

With access to specialist bridging lenders across Devon, we structure deals that match your exit strategy and keep costs to a minimum.

  • Completion possible in 7-14 days for urgent transactions
  • Rates from 0.55% per month with no exit fees available
  • Up to 75% LTV on commercial and semi-commercial property
  • Auction finance, chain-break funding, and refurbishment bridges

Bridging Finance Key Facts

Loan Size£25k - £25m+
Max LTV75%
Term1 - 24 months
Speed7-14 days

Development Finance in Okehampton

For developers building in Okehampton, our development finance solutions fund ground-up construction, conversions, and major refurbishment projects. We arrange staged drawdown facilities aligned to your build programme, ensuring capital is available at each construction milestone.

From site acquisition to practical completion, we structure development loans that maximise your returns across Devon. Our team assesses GDV, build costs, and local market conditions to present the strongest case to lenders.

  • Staged drawdowns aligned to construction milestones
  • Up to 90% of build costs and 70% of land value
  • Ground-up, conversion, and heavy refurbishment projects
  • Day-one land funding available for experienced developers

Development Finance Key Facts

Loan Size£150k - £50m+
Build CostUp to 90%
Term6 - 24 months
Land ValueUp to 70%

Your Local Expert

Matt Lenzie

Founder & Principal Broker

  • Ex-Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland
  • Board advisor to pension trustee with £3.9bn AUA
  • Direct lender relationships across Devon

Why Okehampton for Commercial Property Investment

Lender Appetite

Good appetite with rail connection.

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