Alnwick, Northumberland

Commercial Mortgages & Property Finance in Alnwick

Alnwick is a stunning Northumberland market town dominated by Alnwick Castle (the Duke of Northumberland's seat, famously used as Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films) and the Alnwick Garden, which together attract over 800,000 visitors annually. The town has a charming cobbled marketplace, one of the world's largest secondhand bookshops (Barter Books), and a premium commercial property market for North East England.

Alnwick Town CentreAlnwick CastleAlnwick GardenBondgateCanongate
£175
Avg Price/sq ft
5.4%
Average Yield
+13.5%
5yr Price Growth
+10%
5yr Rental Growth

Alnwick Local Market Intelligence

Alnwick Castle (Harry Potter) and Garden major attractions. Premium market town. Strong tourism economy.

— CMB Market Analysis

Key Industries

  • Tourism & Heritage (Alnwick Castle/Garden)
  • Independent Retail
  • Agriculture
  • Hospitality
  • Education

Transport Links

  • A1 trunk road (2 miles)
  • Alnmouth rail to Newcastle (30 mins)/Edinburgh (90 mins)
  • A1068 to Amble/coast
  • B6341 to Rothbury

Regeneration

Alnwick Garden ongoing expansion; town centre heritage conservation; Willowburn Trading Estate improvement; Lionheart Enterprise Park; Alnwick Moor housing; Duchess's Community High School

Commercial Mortgages in Alnwick

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

Our ex-banker team understands the Alnwick 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 Alnwick

When speed matters for your Alnwick 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 Northumberland, 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 Alnwick

For developers building in Alnwick, 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 Northumberland. 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 Northumberland

Why Alnwick for Commercial Property Investment

Lender Appetite

Good appetite for tourism properties.

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