Mark’s 25 years of experience includes tenures at RBS and NatWest and he joins the firm from Assetz Capital, where he held the position of national relationship director.

He has covered aspects of deal structuring in real estate finance, such as residential development and mixed-use portfolios.

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Commenting on his appointment, Mark said: “The team at CrowdProperty is well-known for its depth of knowledge, structuring funding to fit the specific needs of property projects for developers across the UK.

“Development success is top priority — hence the hands-on, helpful approach of the property team — and I look forward to supporting our developers in managing their project finances well.”

Andrew Hall, property director at CrowdProperty, added: “Mark is a welcome addition to the team focused on customer success, with a background in relationship management and an extensive network built over decades in development finance.”