Herne Bay, Kent

Commercial Mortgages & Property Finance in Herne Bay

Herne Bay is a Victorian seaside town on the north Kent coast between Whitstable and Margate, with a distinctive clocktower (the world's first freestanding clocktower) and remnants of a grand Victorian pier. The town offers a more affordable seaside alternative to fashionable Whitstable next door, with a family-oriented character and improving high street.

Herne Bay Town CentreHamptonGreenhillBeltingeReculver
£195
Avg Price/sq ft
5.6%
Average Yield
+18%
5yr Price Growth
+13.5%
5yr Rental Growth

Herne Bay Local Market Intelligence

Traditional seaside resort with pier heritage. Strong retirement community. Growing commuter demand.

— CMB Market Analysis

Key Industries

  • Tourism & Leisure
  • Retail
  • Healthcare & Retirement
  • Education
  • Hospitality

Transport Links

  • Southeastern to London Victoria (90 mins)
  • A299 Thanet Way to Canterbury/M2
  • A291 to Canterbury (7 miles)
  • Bus links to Canterbury/Whitstable

Regeneration

Herne Bay seafront master plan; Hampton Pier improvements; town centre public realm; new pier leisure facility (under discussion); Hillborough housing; Kings Road enhancements

Commercial Mortgages in Herne Bay

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

When speed matters for your Herne Bay 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 Herne Bay

For developers building in Herne Bay, 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 Herne Bay for Commercial Property Investment

Lender Appetite

Good appetite for quality properties.

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