The Bank of England has confirmed the reappointment of Jackie Bennet as chair for the Residential Property Forum.

The RPF is a Bank of England convened, industry-led group, which helps monitor the UK residential property sector to support the work of the Financial Policy Committee.

Bennett’s tenure has been renewed for a second three-year term, extending to April 2028.

She is recently semi-retired after working almost 25 years in the mortgage sector, including the last seven years at UK Finance.

During her time at UK Finance, she served as a senior advisor specialising in personal Finance and previously held the role of director of mortgages.

She also previously held senior roles with the Council of Mortgage Lenders and mortgage lending firms.

She currently holds a non-executive director position at the New Homes Quality Board (NHQB) and is an advisor to Climate X.

In addition, she is a trustee of the FairLife Charity and provides independent advisory services to financial services businesses.

Bennett was awarded an OBE in June 2010 for services to the financial services industry during the financial crisis.

Commenting on her appointment, Bennett says: “I’m delighted to have been re-appointed as Chair of the RPF. The forum has an important role in providing a broader understanding of what is happening in the mortgage and housing markets to the Bank.”

“I look forward to continuing to bring together experts from a diverse range of backgrounds for our discussions.”