Totnes, Devon

Commercial Mortgages & Property Finance in Totnes

Totnes is widely regarded as one of Britain's most alternative and creative market towns, known for its independent shops, Transition Town movement, and Steiner school. Perched above the River Dart with a Norman castle, the town has a thriving artisan economy and was a pioneer of local currency (Totnes Pound). Commercial property is limited and highly sought-after by independent occupiers.

Totnes High StreetTotnes CastleBridgetownBaltic WharfDartington
£265
Avg Price/sq ft
4.9%
Average Yield
+19.5%
5yr Price Growth
+14.5%
5yr Rental Growth

Totnes Local Market Intelligence

Alternative lifestyle hub. Transition Town movement. Strong arts and local food.

— CMB Market Analysis

Key Industries

  • Creative & Artisan Industries
  • Hospitality & Food
  • Independent Retail
  • Education
  • Sustainability Sector

Transport Links

  • GWR to Exeter (30 mins)/Plymouth (20 mins)/Paddington
  • A381 to Newton Abbot/Kingsbridge
  • A384 to Buckfastleigh/A38
  • River Dart to Dartmouth

Regeneration

Totnes town centre conservation area enhancement; Atmos creative workspace (former dairy site); Riverside development; Bridgetown improvement; South Hams affordable housing programme

Commercial Mortgages in Totnes

Whether you're acquiring office space, retail units, or industrial property in Totnes, 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 Totnes 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 Totnes

When speed matters for your Totnes 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 Totnes

For developers building in Totnes, 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 Totnes for Commercial Property Investment

Lender Appetite

Good appetite for creative economy.

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