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Semi-Commercial Mortgage Calculator

Model mixed-use property debt for shops with upper-floor flats. Calculate blended commercial/residential ICR stress tests and forecast net monthly cashflow up to 75% LTV.

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Mixed-Use Property•Shop with Flats Above

Semi-Commercial / Mixed-Use Mortgage Calculator

Model composite commercial and residential rental income, blended ICR covenants, and borrowing capacity up to 75% LTV.

Blended Rent
£5,200/mo
£
Comm Element: £425,000Resi Element: £425,000
50% Comm / 50% Resi
15% (Predominantly Resi)50/50 Split85% (Mainly Commercial)
Ground floor shop / office unit
£
Annual: £33,600
Flats above (AST tenancies)
£
Annual: £28,800
Term: 20 Yrs
Composite Underwriting Hurdle
130% Weighted ICR

Weighted blend based on 50% commercial (135% test) and 50% residential (125% test).

✓ Classified as Non-Residential SDLT for HMRC tax
Monthly Debt Service
£3,134
Interest-Only
Net Monthly Surplus
£2,066
Surplus cash after loan servicing
Actual Composite ICR
165.9%
Target: 130% Cover
Loan Advance Sized
£637,500
Deposit: £212,500
Mixed-Use Corporate Debt: Semi-commercial mortgages are arranged strictly for UK Limited Companies, SPVs, and LLPs. Commercial debt is unregulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Your property or assets may be repossessed if repayments are not maintained.
Asset Anatomy

The Mixed-Use Strategic Advantage

Why commercial investors target retail premises with self-contained flats.

Upper Floors

Residential Flats (C3 Use)

High-demand Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) providing dependable monthly income with low void exposure.

Ground Floor

Commercial Retail / Office (Class E)

Long-term commercial lease (3–10 years) with upward-only rent reviews and commercial tenant repairing obligations.

Key Investor Benefits

  • ✓Non-Residential SDLT: Capped at 5% tax ceiling, completely avoiding higher-rate residential surcharges.
  • ✓Dual Income Diversification: Commercial rent shields against residential turnover, and vice versa.
  • ✓Interest-Only Debt: Keep debt service low to extract maximum dividend cashflow from your corporate SPV.
Underwriting Criteria

Frequently Asked Questions on Semi-Commercial Mortgages

What defines a semi-commercial or mixed-use property in the UK?

A semi-commercial property combines both commercial and residential elements within a single freehold or long-leasehold title. Common examples include ground-floor retail shops, offices, or veterinary clinics with self-contained residential apartments on the upper floors, or public houses with residential living accommodation.

What Stamp Duty rate applies to semi-commercial property purchases?

Mixed-use properties qualify for non-residential HMRC Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) rates, capped at 5%, completely avoiding the 3% or 5% higher-rate residential surcharges levied on corporate buy-to-let purchases.

How do lenders stress-test rental income on semi-commercial property?

Lenders apply a composite underwriting test: the residential portion is typically stress-tested at a 125% ICR, while the commercial lease is tested at a 130% to 140% ICR hurdle, creating a weighted blended stress requirement across the combined passing rents.

Can semi-commercial mortgages be interest-only?

Yes. Most specialist semi-commercial lenders offer interest-only terms for UK Limited Companies and corporate SPVs, allowing property investors to maximise monthly surplus cashflow.

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Semi-commercial mortgages arranged for corporate entities are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Your property or assets may be repossessed if repayments are not maintained.