Mark will work nationally but has a specific remit to expand the firm’s exposure to the North West where Assetz Capital has already lent £232m.

He previously worked as a relationship director at Assetz Capital from 2017 to 2021 before holding the same role at LDS. His career also includes spells at Goldcrest Finance and Nationwide Building Society.

Andrew Charnley, managing director of Assetz Capital, said: “We are delighted to have re-appointed Mark and welcome him back to the team,” said Andrew.

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“As a proven leader in the development finance space, his expertise and market knowledge will enable us to continue to grow our footprint both nationally and in the North West, as we look to hit our £300m lending milestone in the north west.” 

Mark added: “It is great to be back at Assetz where I can use my expertise to sculpt development deals in a way that suits both borrowers and brokers’ needs.

“With the depth of liquidity and experience within the Assetz team, this is an exciting time to be back with the business to help grow our development book further”.