Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has confirmed the appointment of Liam Mullans as lending director for London and the South in its development finance division.

Mullans brings wide experience in structuring residential and commercial development funding, having held senior roles across both bank and non-bank lenders.

He will focus on supporting SME developers and intermediaries across the capital and the South of England, providing funding for residential schemes, commercial conversions and mixed-use projects.

Commenting on his new role, Mullans said:“I am excited to be joining HTB’s Development Finance team. 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.”

He added: HTB’s way of working really appealed to me for that reason. I will be focusing on residential and commercial development projects across London and the South, working closely with brokers and clients to help bring forward high-quality schemes.”