CBRE Limited has become an associate member of the Association of Short Term Lenders (ASTL).

CBRE offers a range of integrated services, including facilities; transaction and project management; property management, appraisal and valuation; property leasing and sales; and mortgage and development advice.

Tim Perkin, head of loan recovery at CBRE Limited, said: “Short-term lending is such an important source of funding for the commercial property market and integral to the growth of the sector.

“So, joining the ASTL as an associate member was a natural choice for CBRE, as we build our connections and reputation in this area of market.”

Benson Hersch (pictured), CEO of the ASTL, added: “For an organisation like the ASTL, associate members enable us to achieve the diversity we need to stay at the forefront of promoting and protecting the interests of our members and bridging sector.

“CBRE is a well-established business with vast experience and depth of knowledge, which will prove to be a real asset to our members.”