The new roles include a chief sales officer, regional sales managers and business development executives.

The acquisition represented Allica’s first entry into the bridging market.

Gemma has a career spanning over 20 years in financial services.

The new range can be used both in conjunction with Roma’s bridging and development lending and as a standalone buy-to-let solution.

A continuation of current trends means the market could achieve 39% overall growth from 2023-25.

The number of second charge agreements rose by 17% in November.

Try's advisers now have access to the lender's entire range residential buy-to-let and bridging products.

Previously the lender's rates were priced depending on the specific deal and the level of works.

The higher-LTV range is exclusively available through its Premier Club members.

Rates have reduced by up to 0.20% per month.