Brookfield Surveyors joins BDLA as an Associate Member

21 November 2025

Brookfield Surveyors has joined the Bridging & Development Lenders Association (BDLA) as an Associate Member.

Brookfield is a boutique firm of chartered surveyors with over 25 years of combined experience in the UK property market. It provides a comprehensive range of services beyond traditional surveying and valuations to support residential and commercial sales, leasing, valuations, and development consultancy. Brookfield works with diverse clients including homeowners, investors, developers, HNW individuals, financial institutions and corporate entities

The BDLA is the UK’s only trade body dedicated to bridging and development finance, representing more than 40 Associate Members and over 50 Lender Members, with a collective loan book of more than £13 billion. The BDLA champions best practice, supports regulatory engagement, and fosters collaboration across the bridging and development finance industry.

Vic Jannels, CEO of the BDLA, commented:

“We’re very pleased to welcome Brookfield as an Associate Member of the BDLA. Strong communication and close collaboration between lenders and professional partners such as surveyors are absolutely essential in bridging and development finance. From initial site assessments through to ongoing monitoring and final exit, surveyors are central to ensuring deals progress smoothly and risks are properly managed. Brookfield’s expertise and reputation in the market make them a valuable addition to our association, and their membership reinforces the BDLA’s commitment to fostering joined up working across the property finance ecosystem.”

Zain Ahmad, Partner at Brookfield, said:

“It’s an honour to join the BDLA as an Associate Member. Our team has worked closely with many of the Association’s lender members over the years, and we understand the unique pressures and timeframes of the bridging and development space. We pride ourselves on providing fast, robust and pragmatic valuations that enable lenders to move forward with confidence. Becoming part of the BDLA allows us to deepen those relationships, contribute to ongoing industry conversations, and help support the sustainable growth of this vital sector.”

To find out more about the BDLA, please visit: thebdla.org
For more information about Brookfield please visit: brookfieldsurveyors.com