Handley was formerly a senior director at JLL and will be responsible for quality assurance across both VAS Audit and VAS Panel.

He will also develop, manage and deliver an educational workshop programme for lenders, auditors and brokers.

Handley said: “I am delighted to be working with VAS.

“The services they provide fulfil a real need in the real estate lending market that is not being serviced elsewhere.”

Stephen Todd, co-founder of VAS Group, added: “As the business continues to grow we understand the importance of further improving our already high level of quality service and assurance for all our partners, Jeremy’s knowledge and experience will be pivotal in delivering this core proposition.”