TAB is expanding its investor relations division as the real estate finance and investment house looks to bring in more private capital alongside growth in its specialist lending business.

The move comes with the firm’s active loan book now above £260 million and as it works towards a target of £30 million in monthly bridging originations.

TAB said the enlarged team will be led by Samuel Leach, head of investor relations and a board member, with a remit to grow its family office and private investor network.

The lender said it received more than 200 loan applications in the first quarter of 2026 across private credit, bridging finance and commercial mortgages. It said the rise in origination activity had created scope to expand the private capital side of the business further.

According to TAB, the broadened investor relations function will be aimed at high-net-worth individuals, family offices and private investors seeking asset-backed returns from UK real estate lending.

The business said Leach currently oversees a portfolio of more than £100 million from high-net-worth individuals. TAB added that his background in financial markets, entrepreneurship and investing would support its efforts to widen the pool of private capital backing its lending.

Duncan Kreeger (main picture), chief executive and founder of TAB, said: “With an active loan book of over £260 million and our sights set firmly on originating £30 million a month in bridging, the demand from both borrowers and private investors is only growing,”

“While our institutional lines are stronger than ever, our private investor and family office network remains a core pillar of our funding strategy. Samuel has been a trusted partner for years.

“His ongoing leadership of the Investor Relations team and his role on the board ensures we have the right infrastructure to scale our private capital base alongside our lending volume.”

Leach said investor demand for real estate-backed opportunities remained strong, particularly among those looking for security and visibility over underlying assets.

He said: “The appetite from family offices and private investors for secure, asset-backed returns has never been higher. Investors are looking for transparency, tangible collateral, and a lender with a proven track record.

“By expanding our Investor Relations team, we are ensuring that our private investors receive a bespoke, high-touch service while gaining access to the same institutional-grade property deals that are driving TAB’s rapid growth.”

TAB said the expanded division would include hires focused on family office liaison, private client onboarding and portfolio reporting.