Tenterden, Kent

Commercial Mortgages & Property Finance in Tenterden

Tenterden is an exceptionally attractive Wealden town often called the 'Jewel of the Weald', with a broad tree-lined high street of period buildings and the Kent and East Sussex heritage railway. The town was historically one of the Cinque Ports' 'limbs' and today supports a premium independent retail and hospitality market serving a prosperous rural catchment.

Tenterden High StreetSt MichaelsSmallhytheRolvendenBiddenden
£310
Avg Price/sq ft
4.7%
Average Yield
+12%
5yr Price Growth
+8.5%
5yr Rental Growth

Tenterden Local Market Intelligence

Jewel of the Weald. Premium high street. Kent & East Sussex Railway heritage tourism.

— CMB Market Analysis

Key Industries

  • Independent Retail & Hospitality
  • Viticulture (Chapel Down vineyard)
  • Agriculture
  • Tourism & Heritage
  • Professional Services

Transport Links

  • A28 to Ashford (12 miles)/Hastings
  • Kent & East Sussex Railway heritage line
  • A262 to Cranbrook/Biddenden
  • Bus links to Ashford HS1

Regeneration

Limited due to AONB and conservation; Tenterden town centre conservation investment; Chapel Down winery and visitor centre expansion; Smallhythe Place NT improvements; recreation ground

Commercial Mortgages in Tenterden

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

When speed matters for your Tenterden 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 Tenterden

For developers building in Tenterden, 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 Tenterden for Commercial Property Investment

Lender Appetite

Good appetite for premium retail.

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