Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has appointed Liam Mullans as lending director for London and the South within its development finance division.
Mullans (pictured) joins HTB with a career spanning senior roles at both bank and non-bank lenders, specialising in residential and commercial development finance.
Though based in Brighton, he has spent his professional life working in the capital and will now be responsible for supporting developers and intermediaries across London and the South of England.
His remit includes funding for residential schemes, commercial conversions and mixed-use projects.
The appointment aligns with HTB’s strategy of deepening its regional footprint and enhancing its relationship-led approach to lending, particularly as market challenges prompt more developers to turn to specialist finance providers for certainty and bespoke structuring.
“I am excited to be joining HTB’s development finance team,” said Mullans. “Developers today face a range of challenges, from planning delays to wider market uncertainty, and they need funding partners who take a pragmatic, relationship-led approach.
“HTB’s way of working really appealed to me for that reason. I will be focusing on residential and commercial development projects across London and the South, working closely with brokers and clients to help bring forward high-quality schemes.”
Neil Leitch, managing director of development finance at HTB, welcomed the hire, saying: “Liam’s appointment comes at an important time. Across London and the South, we continue to see strong demand from experienced SME developers who value certainty of funding and a tailored, pragmatic approach.
“ Liam brings market knowledge and structuring expertise that will add real value for our brokers and clients.
“His arrival supports our focus on long-term relationships and helping developers progress projects in what remains a challenging environment.”
