Mortgage adviser recommendation

[sihartlepool]

Hi,

I'm looking to buy a house this year and as a first time buyer I would like to sit down and get some independent mortgage advice. Can anyone recommend someone they've used in the North East? I'm based in Hartlepool.

Thanks,

Simon

[sihartlepool]

Thanks Mark - we'll bear Carol in mind. I hope you don't mind me asking but is she likely to apply a fee if we see her for a chat?

Michael - thanks as well. We were thinking about visiting some independent businesses first before going direct to the bank. When you say you saw many people, where did you start?

[sihartlepool]

I've had 3 recommendations for Christian White in Hartlepool today. Anyone used him?

Mark - I've emailed Carol today and I'm waiting a response. I mentioned that you had sent me her way

[sihartlepool]

Davo456gt said:

Andrew at smartifa.co.uk - used him about a dozen times now.
Very good, and no cost to you.

I'll get in touch with him tomorrow, thanks. Does he do home visits or is he office based?

[sihartlepool]

ctsdave said:

We use Craig Dickinson from Positive Solutions. He is an independant whole of market financial adviser who looks at pretty much anything involving.money! Pm me.if you want his number. Great guy who we have used for years. No cost to you either...

Thanks Dave. A lot of the people we've contacted are not whole of market so it will be interesting to get another perspective.

[sihartlepool]

Davo456gt said:

home visits with me primarily (my choice)

I've spoken with Andrew today and he's on my 'one to consider' pile. Thanks Davo