Blandford Forum, Dorset

Commercial Mortgages & Property Finance in Blandford Forum

Blandford Forum is an elegant Georgian market town in the Stour Valley, largely rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1731, giving it a remarkably uniform and attractive architectural character. The town serves as a centre for the rural North Dorset area and hosts the Royal Signals regiment at nearby Blandford Camp, which provides a significant economic anchor.

Blandford Town CentreBlandford CampBryanstonLangton LongCharlton Marshall
£225
Avg Price/sq ft
5.2%
Average Yield
+13.8%
5yr Price Growth
+9.5%
5yr Rental Growth

Blandford Forum Local Market Intelligence

Georgian market town rebuilt after 1731 fire. Military presence at Blandford Camp. Agricultural services hub.

— CMB Market Analysis

Key Industries

  • Defence (Blandford Camp/Royal Signals)
  • Agriculture
  • Retail
  • Professional Services
  • Food & Drink

Transport Links

  • A354 to Salisbury (20 miles)/Dorchester
  • A350 to Poole/Shaftesbury
  • No direct rail (nearest: Salisbury/Poole)
  • Local bus services to Bournemouth/Salisbury

Regeneration

Blandford town centre conservation; Brewery Square area improvements; Blandford Camp modernisation investment; Crown Meadows flood alleviation; local plan housing allocations

Commercial Mortgages in Blandford Forum

Whether you're acquiring office space, retail units, or industrial property in Blandford Forum, 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 Dorset, with terms from 3 to 25 years and up to 75% LTV.

Our ex-banker team understands the Blandford Forum 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 Blandford Forum

When speed matters for your Blandford Forum 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 Dorset, 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 Blandford Forum

For developers building in Blandford Forum, 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 Dorset. 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 Dorset

Why Blandford Forum for Commercial Property Investment

Lender Appetite

Standard market town appetite.

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