Retford, Nottinghamshire

Commercial Mortgages & Property Finance in Retford

Retford is a traditional Bassetlaw market town on the River Idle with an attractive Georgian town centre and one of the best weekly markets in Nottinghamshire. The town benefits from East Coast Main Line services and proximity to the A1, making it an increasingly popular commuter choice for those working in Sheffield, Lincoln, or Doncaster.

Retford Town CentreOrdsallBabworthWest RetfordMoorgate
£125
Avg Price/sq ft
5.8%
Average Yield
+13.5%
5yr Price Growth
+10%
5yr Rental Growth

Retford Local Market Intelligence

Market town with excellent rail links. Agricultural service centre. Affordable commuter alternative.

— CMB Market Analysis

Key Industries

  • Agriculture
  • Retail
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional Services
  • Logistics

Transport Links

  • LNER to London King's Cross (90 mins)
  • A1 (3 miles)
  • A620 to Gainsborough/Worksop
  • A638 to Doncaster

Regeneration

Retford town centre improvements; Trinity Hospital area conservation; South Retford housing growth; Hallcroft Road development; former Breweries site; King's Park enhancement

Commercial Mortgages in Retford

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

Our ex-banker team understands the Retford 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 Retford

When speed matters for your Retford 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 Nottinghamshire, 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 Retford

For developers building in Retford, 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 Nottinghamshire. 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 Nottinghamshire

Why Retford for Commercial Property Investment

Lender Appetite

Standard market town appetite.

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