Bridport, Dorset

Commercial Mortgages & Property Finance in Bridport

Bridport is a vibrant West Dorset market town renowned for its rope and net-making heritage, thriving arts scene, and the nearby Jurassic Coast at West Bay. The town has become a magnet for creative industries and artisan food producers, with a famously eclectic Saturday market and a strong community identity. The Literary and Electric Palace festivals add to its cultural draw.

Bridport Town CentreWest BayBroadchurch CliffsSouth StreetEast Street
£235
Avg Price/sq ft
5.3%
Average Yield
+17.5%
5yr Price Growth
+13%
5yr Rental Growth

Bridport Local Market Intelligence

Broadchurch filming location. Famous rope heritage. Strong creative economy.

— CMB Market Analysis

Key Industries

  • Creative & Artisan Industries
  • Rope & Net Manufacturing (heritage)
  • Tourism & Hospitality
  • Agriculture
  • Retail

Transport Links

  • A35 trunk road to Dorchester/Honiton
  • A3066 to Beaminster
  • West Bay Harbour
  • No direct rail (nearest: Dorchester/Axminster)

Regeneration

Bridport town centre conservation; West Bay coastal defence and harbour improvements; Foundry Lea housing; Bridport Gateway commercial area; Jurassic Coast visitor infrastructure

Commercial Mortgages in Bridport

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

When speed matters for your Bridport 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 Bridport

For developers building in Bridport, 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 Bridport for Commercial Property Investment

Lender Appetite

Good appetite for tourism.

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