Rawtenstall, Lancashire

Commercial Mortgages & Property Finance in Rawtenstall

Rawtenstall is the principal town of Rossendale Valley, set in a dramatic Pennine valley and home to the East Lancashire Railway heritage line. The valley's former cotton and felt hat industries have given way to a diversified economy, and the town's affordable property combined with Manchester commuter potential is driving renewed interest from investors.

Rawtenstall Town CentreHaslingdenBacupWaterfootStacksteads
£95
Avg Price/sq ft
7.2%
Average Yield
+16.5%
5yr Price Growth
+12.8%
5yr Rental Growth

Rawtenstall Local Market Intelligence

Rossendale Valley town. East Lancashire Railway heritage tourism. Affordable housing.

— CMB Market Analysis

Key Industries

  • Manufacturing
  • Retail
  • Heritage Tourism (ELR)
  • Healthcare
  • Creative Industries

Transport Links

  • East Lancashire Railway heritage line to Bury
  • A56/A682 to M66/Manchester (30 mins)
  • A681 to Bacup/Todmorden
  • A56 to Haslingden/M65

Regeneration

Rawtenstall town centre regeneration; Spinning Point mixed-use; Rossendale Valley heritage trail; former mill conversions; Holly Mount House; Futures Park employment site

Commercial Mortgages in Rawtenstall

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

Our ex-banker team understands the Rawtenstall 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 Rawtenstall

When speed matters for your Rawtenstall 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 Lancashire, 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 Rawtenstall

For developers building in Rawtenstall, 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 Lancashire. 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 Lancashire

Why Rawtenstall for Commercial Property Investment

Lender Appetite

Good appetite for residential.

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