Dorchester, Dorset

Commercial Mortgages & Property Finance in Dorchester

Dorchester is the county town of Dorset, Thomas Hardy's 'Casterbridge', with a history stretching back to the Roman period when it was Durnovaria. The town is the administrative centre for Dorset Council, hosts the county's main hospital and courts, and has a thriving antiques and independent retail scene in its Georgian and Victorian centre. Poundbury, Prince Charles's model village, is now substantially complete on its western edge.

Dorchester Town CentrePoundburyFordingtonBrewery SquareGrove Trading Estate
£240
Avg Price/sq ft
5.1%
Average Yield
+14.2%
5yr Price Growth
+10.5%
5yr Rental Growth

Dorchester Local Market Intelligence

County town with innovative Poundbury development. Strong agricultural economy. Thomas Hardy literary heritage.

— CMB Market Analysis

Key Industries

  • Public Administration
  • Professional Services
  • Healthcare
  • Retail
  • Agriculture

Transport Links

  • GWR/South Western Railway to London (2hr 15)
  • A35 trunk road to Bridport/Bournemouth
  • A354 to Weymouth/Blandford
  • A37 to Yeovil

Regeneration

Poundbury urban extension (nearing completion, 2,500 homes); Dorchester town centre heritage improvements; Brewery Square mixed-use; South Walks House civic renewal; Dorset Innovation Park (Winfrith)

Commercial Mortgages in Dorchester

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

When speed matters for your Dorchester 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 Dorchester

For developers building in Dorchester, 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 Dorchester for Commercial Property Investment

Lender Appetite

Good appetite. Poundbury properties command premium.

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