Elgin, Scotland

Commercial Mortgages & Property Finance in Elgin

Elgin is the principal town of Moray, home to the stunning ruins of Elgin Cathedral (the 'Lantern of the North') and gateway to the Speyside whisky trail, the greatest concentration of malt whisky distilleries in the world. The town has a prosperous character with a strong retail high street, RAF Lossiemouth nearby, and Johnstons of Elgin cashmere mill.

Elgin Town CentreElgin CathedralNew ElginBishopmillPinefield
£95
Avg Price/sq ft
6%
Average Yield
+11.8%
5yr Price Growth
+9%
5yr Rental Growth

Elgin Local Market Intelligence

Moray capital. Famous whisky distilleries. Historic cathedral ruins.

— CMB Market Analysis

Key Industries

  • Whisky Distilling (Speyside)
  • Cashmere (Johnstons of Elgin)
  • Defence (RAF Lossiemouth)
  • Agriculture
  • Retail

Transport Links

  • ScotRail to Inverness (40 mins)/Aberdeen (90 mins)
  • A96 to Inverness/Aberdeen
  • A941 to Dufftown/Speyside
  • RAF Lossiemouth (6 miles)

Regeneration

Elgin town centre improvement; BID scheme investment; Elgin Cathedral heritage; former barrack site; Moray Sports Centre; housing growth at Findrassie; Bilbohall development

Commercial Mortgages in Elgin

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

When speed matters for your Elgin 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 Elgin

For developers building in Elgin, 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 Elgin for Commercial Property Investment

Lender Appetite

Good appetite for whisky and tourism.

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