Alastair – who will be leading the team at Century Capital – has a wealth of experience and knowledge in both residential and commercial markets.

He joins the Mayfair-based bridging lender from EFG Private Bank and previously held the role of head of lending at Wellesley Finance.

Alastair has also held senior positions at Northern Rock and Anglo Irish Bank.

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Paul Munford, CEO at Century Capital, said: “Alastair’s extensive experience and tangible understanding of the bridging market makes him the perfect person to lead Century Capital forward during this period of sustained growth.”

Alastair added: “This is an exciting period for the short-term lending industry - I am delighted to be joining Century Capital, [whose] unique equity-based approach sets it aside from other lenders.”

The specialist bridging lender recently completed a £1m equitable loan in just three days.