Property finance lender MSP Capital has welcomed industry expert Ben Arnold as Director of Property Services, the latest move in a £750 million loan book strategy.

Ben brings more than 25 years’ experience across residential and commercial property, valuation, development land and planning throughout the south of England. After qualifying as a chartered surveyor in 2005, he joined Savills, progressing to the role of Development Director and head of its south coast valuation team, advising on residential-led development and valuation projects.

In 2017, he took up the role of Land and Planning Director at Hampshire and Dorset housebuilder Pennyfarthing Homes. During eight years there, Ben was responsible for the acquisition and promotion of more than 3,000 strategic land plots. He secured planning approvals for 1,885 new homes, including 650 affordable dwellings, and led the delivery of UK’s first strategic phosphate mitigation scheme.

On his move to MSP Capital, Ben said:

“I’ll be utilising my past experiences in a range of property roles to lead and support the team and our customers to help deliver their projects to a successful conclusion.”

Welcoming Ben, MSP Capital’s CEO Leigh Bartlett said:

“A highly experienced property professional, Ben brings extensive knowledge in development, planning and valuation. His skills and insight will help strengthen our relationship-led lending and the benefits we bring to our clients through robust, flexible lending solutions.”

Ben’s appointment follows MSP Capital’s launch of a package of lower rates on both development and bridging loans enabled by a landmark £350 million in new funding lines.

The facility, involving investment partners J.P. Morgan and Pollen Street Capital, is designed to strengthen scope for a loan book worth £750 million or more over the next five years.