Yeovil, Somerset

Commercial Mortgages & Property Finance in Yeovil

Yeovil is South Somerset's principal town and the home of Leonardo Helicopters (formerly AgustaWestland), which has been manufacturing helicopters here since 1915. The defence and aerospace sector dominates the local economy, with the factory employing over 3,000 people. The town also serves as the commercial and retail centre for a wide South Somerset catchment.

Yeovil Town CentrePen MillWestlandsHuishPreston Road
£165
Avg Price/sq ft
5.6%
Average Yield
+14%
5yr Price Growth
+10.5%
5yr Rental Growth

Yeovil Local Market Intelligence

Leonardo Helicopters (formerly Westland) major employer. Strong aerospace and defence cluster. Agricultural market town heritage.

— CMB Market Analysis

Key Industries

  • Aerospace & Defence (Leonardo Helicopters)
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail
  • Agriculture
  • Healthcare

Transport Links

  • South Western Railway to London Waterloo (2hr 30) via Yeovil Junction
  • A303 to M3/Exeter
  • A37 to Bristol/Dorchester
  • A30 to Sherborne/Crewkerne

Regeneration

Yeovil town centre regeneration; Yeovil Innovation Centre; Brimsmore housing; Lufton and Bunford employment areas; Octagon Theatre investment; Quedam Centre renewal; Western Corridor

Commercial Mortgages in Yeovil

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

Our ex-banker team understands the Yeovil 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 Yeovil

When speed matters for your Yeovil 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 Somerset, 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 Yeovil

For developers building in Yeovil, 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 Somerset. 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 Somerset

Why Yeovil for Commercial Property Investment

Lender Appetite

Good appetite. Aerospace covenants valued.

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