Ayr, Scotland

Commercial Mortgages & Property Finance in Ayr

Ayr is South Ayrshire's principal town and one of Scotland's main seaside resorts, with a long sandy beach, a prestigious racecourse, and deep connections to Robert Burns, who was baptised at the Auld Kirk. The town serves as the commercial capital of Ayrshire with a strong retail centre and professional services economy, and Prestwick Airport nearby adds aviation connectivity.

Ayr Town CentreAyr BeachNewton on AyrPrestwickDalmilling
£85
Avg Price/sq ft
6.5%
Average Yield
+10.5%
5yr Price Growth
+8%
5yr Rental Growth

Ayr Local Market Intelligence

Ayrshire's principal town. Strong tourism with beaches and Burns Country. Prestwick Airport potential.

— CMB Market Analysis

Key Industries

  • Tourism & Heritage (Burns Country)
  • Retail
  • Professional Services
  • Horse Racing
  • Healthcare

Transport Links

  • ScotRail to Glasgow (50 mins)
  • A77 to Glasgow/Stranraer
  • A70 to Edinburgh
  • Glasgow Prestwick Airport (4 miles)

Regeneration

Ayr town centre regeneration; riverside and harbour area; Low Green and seafront improvement; Ayr Academy campus; Heathfield retail park; Burns Heritage Park; Prestwick Airport economic zone

Commercial Mortgages in Ayr

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

Our ex-banker team understands the Ayr 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 Ayr

When speed matters for your Ayr 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 Scotland, 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 Ayr

For developers building in Ayr, 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 Scotland. 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 Scotland

Why Ayr for Commercial Property Investment

Lender Appetite

Selective appetite for quality properties.

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