BDLA announces 2025 Annual Conference

16 April 2025

The Bridging & Development Lenders Association (BDLA) has announced the details of its 2025 Annual Conference, which will take place on Wednesday 12th November at Glaziers Hall in London.

Following a record-breaking year for BDLA bridging lenders – with loan books surpassing £10bn and completions hitting an all-time high at the end of 2024 – this year’s Annual Conference promises to be the most impactful yet

The BDLA has already confirmed three of its keynote speakers for the event:

• Dr. Savvas Savouri, Managing Partner at QuantMetriks Advisory, will share his insights on the political and economic forces shaping the market. A seasoned economist with a career spanning institutions such as Bank of America, Lazard and Toscafund, Dr Savvas has also lectured at LSE, Oxford and Moscow State University and has authored research in leading economic journals.
  
  
• Rob Elder, Agent Officer, Prudential Regulation Authority at the Bank of England will offer a macroeconomic perspective on monetary policy and what it might mean for specialist lenders and borrowers.
  
  
• Dan Hill, Associate Research Analyst at Savills, will present the latest outlook on the UK property market, highlighting key trends that could influence the industry in 2026 and beyond.
  
  Following the success of last year’s panel debate, another will be held at this year’s conference featuring key stakeholders from across the sector. Full topic details and panel members to be confirmed closer to the event.
  
  The BDLA Annual Conference is designed exclusively for its Lender and Associate Members, and invited guests. Each Member is entitled to two complimentary tickets, with additional places costed at £175 per head.
  
  Vic Jannels, CEO of the BDLA, commented:

“The BDLA Annual Conference is a cornerstone event in the calendar for the bridging and development lending , and we’re proud to be hosting this year’s event at Glaziers Hall – an iconic venue that reflects the strength and stature of our growing sector.

“We’re especially excited to welcome Savvas Savouri, Dan Hill and Rob Elder – three speakers who bring exceptional perspective on the political, property and economic trends that will shape our market. We’re expecting high demand for this year’s conference, so I encourage all members to block out 12th November in their calendars and look out for communications that will announce when registration opens for the event.”