Brookfield is a firm of chartered surveyors with more than 25 years of combined experience in the UK property market.

As well as traditional surveying and valuations, Brookfield supports residential and commercial sales, leasing, valuations and development consultancy.

The firm works with diverse clients including homeowners, investors, developers, high net worth individuals, financial institutions and corporate entities.

The BDLA now has more than 40 associate members and more than 50 lender members, with a collective loan book of more than £13billion.

BDLA chief executive Vic Jannels said: “Brookfield’s expertise and reputation in the market make them a valuable addition to our association, and their membership reinforces the BDLA’s commitment to fostering joined up working across the property finance ecosystem.”

Brookfield partner Zain Ahmad said: “Our team has worked closely with many of the association’s lender members over the years, and we understand the unique pressures and timeframes of the bridging and development space.

“Becoming part of the BDLA allows us to deepen those relationships, contribute to ongoing industry conversations, and help support the sustainable growth of this vital sector.”

The sign-up is the second in a week for the BDLA, which on 18 November announced kennek had joined as an associate member.

Kennek is a technology firm which sells software for bridging and development lenders in the UK.