Based in Brighton, Liam will focus on supporting SME developers and intermediaries across the capital and the South of England.

He will provide funding for residential schemes, commercial conversions and mixed-use projects.

Liam joins HTB from Leumi UK where he was a relationship director.

Prior to that, he was at Lloyds for much of his career where he held several roles in its SME and mid-marketing banking divisions.

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“Across London and the South, we continue to see strong demand from experienced SME developers who value certainty of funding and a tailored, pragmatic approach,” said Neil Leitch, managing director of development finance at HTB.

“Liam brings market knowledge and structuring expertise that will add real value for our brokers and clients.

“His arrival supports our focus on long-term relationships and helping developers progress projects in what remains a challenging environment.”

Liam added: “Developers today face a range of challenges, from planning delays to wider market uncertainty, and they need funding partners who take a pragmatic, relationship-led approach.

“HTB’s way of working really appealed to me for that reason.”