Folkestone, Kent

Commercial Mortgages & Property Finance in Folkestone

Folkestone is experiencing one of the most creative-led regenerations in the UK, driven by the Folkestone Triennial art exhibition and the Creative Quarter in the old town. Roger De Haan's philanthropy has funded the harbour arm restoration, Quarterhouse arts centre, and extensive public art. The town's proximity to the Channel Tunnel terminal adds logistics significance.

Folkestone Town CentreCreative QuarterHarbour ArmCheritonSandgate
£195
Avg Price/sq ft
5.8%
Average Yield
+19.5%
5yr Price Growth
+14.5%
5yr Rental Growth

Folkestone Local Market Intelligence

Remarkable regeneration through creative industries investment. Harbour Arm now major destination. Property values rising rapidly from low base.

— CMB Market Analysis

Key Industries

  • Creative Arts & Culture
  • Tourism & Hospitality
  • Technology
  • Channel Tunnel Operations
  • Retail

Transport Links

  • Southeastern HS1 to London St Pancras (55 mins)
  • M20 Junction 13 (adjacent)
  • Channel Tunnel terminal Folkestone (3 miles)
  • A259 coast road to Dover/Hythe

Regeneration

Folkestone Harbour Arm redevelopment; Creative Quarter expansion; Folkestone Seafront; Shorncliffe Garrison housing (1,200 homes); F51 skatepark (world's first multi-storey); Quarterhouse cultural venue

Commercial Mortgages in Folkestone

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

Our ex-banker team understands the Folkestone 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 Folkestone

When speed matters for your Folkestone 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 Kent, 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 Folkestone

For developers building in Folkestone, 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 Kent. 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 Kent

Why Folkestone for Commercial Property Investment

Lender Appetite

Growing appetite as regeneration proves successful. Creative Quarter properties attracting specialist interest.

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