Prior to joining District & County Investments, Lavelle spent over three years at Hope Capital as a business development executive.

He started his career at Barclays, where he spent nearly seven-years in intermediary sales.

Commenting on his appointment, Lavelle says: “I am delighted to be joining DCI at this time, as the business grows its distribution footprint plus, widens its proposition to property developers and investors.”

“My first deal, a £2.95m case in Liverpool which was announced last week, demonstrates the potential for DCI and how our net lending model strikes a chord with developers and investors alike.”

DCI commercial director Michael Clifford adds: “It’s great time for Ben to join our ever-expanding team at DCI, especially as the North West especially has always been a strong region for us and his recent deal demonstrates immediately the value Ben will bring to the business.”