Commercial Buy-to-Let Mortgages for UK Property Investors

We help UK investors understand their options and secure suitable commercial buy-to-let finance.

A commercial buy-to-let mortgage allows you to purchase or hold commercial property as an investment, where the property is let to tenants and rental income is used to support the loan.

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Who is this for?

Is a Commercial Buy-to-Let Mortgage Right for You?

This page is designed only for UK property investors who:

  • Intend to let the property to third-party tenants
  • Are purchasing commercial or mixed-use investment property
  • Want long-term rental income
  • Operate as individuals, partnerships, or limited companies

Typical property types include:

  • Retail units
  • Offices
  • Warehouses & industrial units
  • Mixed-use buildings

Investment use only
UK-based property
Rental income-led assessment

(Businesses buying premises to trade from should use the owner-occupied page)

Why Commercial Buy-to-Let Can Feel Complicated

Commercial property investment mortgage is different from residential buy-to-let

Understanding these factors early helps avoid wasted time and rejected applications.

Eligibility Criteria

What Lenders Typically Consider

  • Rental income and yield
  • Tenant strength and lease length
  • Property type and location
  • Investor experience
  • Deposit source

Affordability is often based on:

  • Rental stress testing
  • Loan-to-value ratios
  • Overall investment risk

Strong tenants and longer leases typically improve lending options.

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Typical Commercial Buy-to-Let Mortgage Parameters

A commercial buy-to-let mortgage is a loan secured against a commercial property that is rented out for investment purposes, not occupied by the borrower’s business.

Key characteristics:

  • Rental income supports affordability
  • The tenant, lease, and yield matter
  • Lending criteria differs from owner-occupied mortgages

This type of mortgage is assessed primarily as an investment loan.

Loan Amounts

£50,000 to 25M+

Subject to Lender and Property Type

Loan-to-Value (LTV)

60%–70%

Lower LTVs may apply depending on property or tenant risk

Loan Terms

10 – 25 Years

Repayment options may include capital & interest or interest-only (subject to lender criteria)

Interest Rates

Fixed / Variable

Based on property type, lease quality, and investor profile

We explain these clearly before any application is progressed.

Our Role

How We Help with Commercial Buy-to-Let Finance

We assist by:

  • Reviewing your investment and rental structure
  • Explaining realistic lending options
  • Matching your case to suitable UK lenders
  • Supporting the process through to completion

Our approach is advisory, transparent, and investor-focused.

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