Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Property Development Finance

Samkit Shah

Head of Development Finance, Lloyds Banking Group

Samkit Shah, is currently Head of Development Finance at Lloyds Banking Group, having worked at the group for the past 18 years previously in various sectors including commercial real estate, emerging markets and global investment. In his current role, Samkit is responsible for overseeing development projects in the alternative residential sector (such as co-living, build-to-rent, senior living, or student housing) and has a focus on commercial real estate (CRE) impact. Samkit graduated from the University of Bristol with a BSc in Finance and Economics.

Cam Levitt

Relationship Manager, Avamore Capital

Cameron Levitt joined Avamore Capital in February 2022 as an Internal Relationship Manager. Prior to this, he was a Senior Valuer at the largest estate agent in Sussex; during his time, he led, managed and grew a highly successful sales team through one of the busiest periods in the housing market to date. His insights have provided a strong foundation for his move into the specialist lending space and his sales focused experience means that he is in a strong position to support Avamore’s Relationship Managers and provide outstanding service to the broker market. Cameron Levitt won ‘Rising Star of the Year’ in the Lender category at the British Specialist Lending Awards

Narinder Gill

Coreco Commercial Finance

Narinder sits within the Real Estate Debt Advisory team at Coreco. Coreco are an award-winning finance brokerage based in the City of London assisting SME developers across the UK. Narinder advises clients on portfolio restructures and schemes ranging from MUFB and HMO conversions, PBSA to large scale ground up new build schemes across the UK. Narinder was awarded Bridging Broker & Short Time Finance Broker of the Year 2024 at the British Specialist Lending Awards and works with a wide range of lenders from Institutional, Private, Equity and Family Offices. He is recognised as an industry leading figure and member of the London Institute of Banking & Finance.

Stephen Still

Regional Director & Head of Surveying, Stirling Ackroyd

Stephen has over 22 years of valuation experience across the UK, EMEA, Americas, and the Caribbean, specializing in commercial, residential, retail, leisure, and industrial properties. Known for his innovative solutions and strong communication, he provides tailored, user-friendly advice. Stephen is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS) and a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb). He also mentors APC candidates and holds certifications in hotel industry analytics and RICS evaluative mediation.