Blackfinch Property has hired David Diemer to join its expanding team as it continues to support developers across the UK with access to loan facilities. David will be responsible for enhancing the team’s capability and helping the firm continue to deploy and manage new property loans in both residential and commercial assets.

David joins Blackfinch after spending over 17 years at Aviva Investors, leading the UK Real Estate Fund Management team where he was ultimately responsible for over £12bn of real estate equity investments for both internal and external clients. David is a Chartered Surveyor, holds a BSc (Hons) in Urban Estate Surveying from Nottingham Trent University, is a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and holds the Investment Management Certificate.

David Higson, Head of Blackfinch Property, said: “We are delighted to welcome David to the growing Property team at Blackfinch. His skills in asset management, investment management, portfolio management and commercial real estate make him an excellent fit within our team.”

David has a vast experience of dealing in property transactions, and in particular commercial real estate, and we are very excited to have his expertise on board.”

Commenting on his new role, David Diemer said: “I am delighted to have joined the Blackfinch Property team and am looking forward to helping the business deliver its significant growth plans across the real estate lending platforms. It is an exciting time to be joining such a dynamic and progressive organisation.”