Martin joins after 12 years at Lloyds Bank, where he most recently served as a real estate manager.

Before that, he worked as a mortgage broker and specialised in residential and BTL deals.

On his appointment, Martin said: “I am excited to join Paragon to help drive new business across the country.

“Paragon has forged a fantastic reputation in the development finance sector in the past three years and is a well-respected operator.

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“Our clients appreciate our sector expertise, consistent approach, and the backing of a well-capitalised bank.

“The company has a high-quality roster of clients, which I am looking to build upon.

“The UK has a supply-demand imbalance in the housing market and buyers appreciate the type of product our clients offer.”

Neal Moy, managing director of development finance at Paragon, added: “Martin is an excellent addition to our strong relationship director team.

“He has already been out meeting clients and making new connections and I am pleased to welcome him to the team.”