Le Bas held a range of business development and management roles throughout his career, most recently at conveyancing portal SortRefer.

He also worked for CHL Mortgages, Council Homebuyer, and Avco after beginning his working life in the Armed Forces. At Fleet, Le Bas will report to sales director Ross Turrell.

Fleet lends through intermediaries only. The firm recently tightened elements of its buy-to-let lending criteria in response to the UK’s vote to leave the EU.

Chief executive Bob Young (pictured) said: “Graham is very well known to us from our previous business and we are delighted to be bringing on board someone who knows how we work but, more importantly, has all the skills and experience necessary to provide advisers with the support and resources they need.

“His knowledge, work ethic, and commitment to lending are second to none and we believe he will make a real difference to our existing and new adviser network right across the South West.”

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