Newhaven, East Sussex

Commercial Mortgages & Property Finance in Newhaven

Newhaven is East Sussex's cross-Channel port town at the mouth of the River Ouse, with regular ferry services to Dieppe. The town has a gritty industrial character that contrasts with its more genteel neighbours, but this creates affordable commercial property opportunities. The port, the Newhaven Enterprise Zone, and proximity to Brighton drive regeneration investment.

Newhaven Town CentreNewhaven PortDentonMeechingHarbour Heights
£160
Avg Price/sq ft
6.5%
Average Yield
+16.5%
5yr Price Growth
+12%
5yr Rental Growth

Newhaven Local Market Intelligence

Cross-Channel ferry port. Enterprise Zone driving investment. Strong industrial and logistics sector.

— CMB Market Analysis

Key Industries

  • Port & Ferry Operations
  • Manufacturing
  • Waste & Recycling
  • Logistics
  • Marine Services

Transport Links

  • Southern Railway to London (75 mins)/Brighton (20 mins)
  • Newhaven-Dieppe ferry (DFDS)
  • A26 to Lewes/A27
  • A259 coast road to Seaford/Brighton

Regeneration

Newhaven Enterprise Zone (Enterprise Zone status secured); port area redevelopment; East Quay mixed-use; Avis Way industrial intensification; Railway Quay heritage site; Eastside development

Commercial Mortgages in Newhaven

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

Our ex-banker team understands the Newhaven 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 Newhaven

When speed matters for your Newhaven 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 East Sussex, 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 Newhaven

For developers building in Newhaven, 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 East Sussex. 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 East Sussex

Why Newhaven for Commercial Property Investment

Lender Appetite

Good appetite. Enterprise Zone incentives valued.

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