Caterham, Surrey

Commercial Mortgages & Property Finance in Caterham

Caterham is a Surrey town split between Caterham-on-the-Hill and Caterham Valley, nestled in a dry valley in the North Downs. The town has two distinct centres, each with their own character, and serves as a commuter base with Southern Railway services to London and M25 access. The Valley high street is the primary commercial area.

Caterham Town CentreCaterham on the HillWarlinghamWhyteleafeChaldon
£340
Avg Price/sq ft
4.6%
Average Yield
+11.5%
5yr Price Growth
+8%
5yr Rental Growth

Caterham Local Market Intelligence

Strong London commuter town. Valley location with established community. Good school catchments.

— CMB Market Analysis

Key Industries

  • Professional Services
  • Retail
  • Healthcare
  • Education
  • Financial Services

Transport Links

  • Southern Railway from Caterham to London Bridge/Victoria (40 mins)
  • M25 Junction 6 (3 miles)
  • A22 to Godstone/East Grinstead
  • B2030 to Warlingham

Regeneration

Caterham town centre improvements; Church Walk development; Valley car park site; former barracks housing (Caterham Barracks, converted); community facilities investment; Green Belt constraints

Commercial Mortgages in Caterham

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

Our ex-banker team understands the Caterham 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 Caterham

When speed matters for your Caterham 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 Surrey, 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 Caterham

For developers building in Caterham, 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 Surrey. 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 Surrey

Why Caterham for Commercial Property Investment

Lender Appetite

Good appetite for residential and retail.

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