LSL Property Services PLC has become an associate member of the Building Societies Association (BSA).

LSL is the owner of a number of property brands, such as e.surv Chartered Surveyors, and Your Move and Reed Reins estate agency chains.

Richard Sexton, business development director for e.surv, said: “The mutual sector have always been significant clients for us and following recent increased activity from the BSA in respect of mortgage practice and other areas we felt it highly appropriate to engage in this forum. We believe this associateship reinforces our commitment to the sector