Buildloan Limited has joined the Bridging & Development Lenders Association (BDLA) as an associate member.

Buildloan, a division of the Buildstore group, specialises in self-build, custom build and renovation finance.

The BDLA’s total membership exceeds 100 organisations, and the loan books of lender members total more than £13 billion.

BDLA chief executive Adam Tyler said: “Buildloan brings strong experience in self-build and custom build finance, which remains an important part of the wider specialist property finance market. We are very pleased to welcome the business as an associate member of the BDLA.”

Buildstore Group chief executive Raymond Connor said: “Buildloan are pleased to join the BDLA as an associate member and to align ourselves with a trade body that represents such an important part of the specialist finance market.

“At Buildloan, we’re committed to supporting intermediaries and their customers with tailored funding solutions for self-build and renovation projects, and we look forward to engaging with members and contributing to the continued growth of the sector.”