Mike McGurrell has looked after my pension pot for at least 20 years if not more and I am very happy with the service he has provided over this period. I have always trusted his advice and recommendat... See more
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Incorporating one of the UK's largest Chartered financial planning firms, we offer independent financial advice, investment management and estate planning services. Our clients are at the centre of everything we do.
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8 Camberwell Way, Doxford International Business Park, SR3 3XN, Sunderland, United Kingdom
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Exceptional Mortgage Advice from Start to Finish
We can't recommend Fairstone highly enough! Our mortgage advisor, Jordan Goddard, was absolutely fantastic from start to finish.
My partner and I were in quite a niche position and needed a specialist lender for a JBSP mortgage. Jordan's knowledge and expertise were invaluable, he found the right lender for our circumstances and made what could have been a stressful process feel completely straightforward.
Jordan kept us informed every step of the way, was always on hand to answer our questions, and made sure everything progressed smoothly. He also arranged our protection, taking the time to explain all of our options clearly and making sure we had the right cover in place.
Thanks to Jordan's professionalism, and support, we secured our mortgage with far less stress than we ever expected. We genuinely couldn't have asked for a better experience and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Fairstone and Jordan to anyone looking for expert mortgage advice.
Self/employed Independent contractor mortgage
As an independent contractor a lot of brokers struggled to help in my situation. Paul and the team were great start to finish. They understood our situation and found great options to secure us a new mortgage that helped us make our next move that otherwise wouldn’t have been possible. Thank you!
I would highly reccomend this company
I would highly reccomend this company, they are professional, helpful and offer a great service. Messages are responded to quickly and everyone I spoke to was more than happy to help answer questions and queries.
Dominique Brown Independent Financial Adviser
Dominique Brown is my financial advisor and I have known her for a year. She has helped me with my pension sharing order during divorce and she has been absolutely amazing since the first day I met her.
Dominique is very polite, professional, friendly, she has excellent communication skills, she is very attentive and a good listener, she really cares about her clients and puts her clients and their needs first, she does what is best for her clients.
She has been so kind, caring, understanding, empathetic and compassionate of my individual situation which has really helped me, as going through a divorce is difficult enough and having someone like Dominique helping you during what is already a difficult and stressful time has just really helped me.
She has always been professional with me and always explains everything to me properly, she made sure I understood everything and anything I didn’t understand she always and I mean always took time out to speak to me and explain everything to me that I didn’t understand, it really helped having someone like her on my side helping me.
We built up a good rapport quite quickly and she just understood me. I cannot fault Dominique, she is good at her job and I will continue to use her services now and in the future to manage my pension.
She goes above and beyond for you and you can trust her to do the right thing for you. I would recommend her to everyone, she is amazing.
Well recommended
We have been with Fairstone for a number of years. From our initial meeting we have been impressed by Joseph Jenkins knowledge in pensions and investments. He has always been very professional and approachable, a nice genuine person. Definitely recommended. We remain highly satisfied both with the advice and the service.
Outstanding service from Alan Johnston - highly recommended
This is the second time Alan has successfully arranged our mortgage, and once again he has been exceptional from start to finish. As a contractor, the mortgage process can be far more complex than a standard application, but Alan’s knowledge, professionalism and persistence made all the difference.
He kept us informed throughout, explained everything clearly, and worked tirelessly to secure the right outcome. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble, and his communication was first class from beginning to end.
It’s easy to see why we keep coming back. Having someone you can genuinely trust during such an important process is invaluable, and Alan consistently delivers.
A huge thank you to Alan, Caroline, and the team at Fairstone for getting us over the line once again. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone, especially fellow contractors looking for a broker who really understands their circumstances.
Our financial advisor is excellent
Our advisor , Tom Kendall, sat with us for over an hour discussing our finances.
He was very approachable, answering questions. ( even silly ones)
We worked out a 12 month plan together.
Financial Advice
Aaron was excellent throughout, his explanations were detailed and he made things easy to understand
Sound advice, quietly delivered!
My advisor is very good at providing explanations of seemingly complex issues in a calm and understandable manner. This provides a sense that you are being well advised.
Would recommend
Alex was very attentive, helpful and understanding of our needs when assisting with our re-mortgage.
Highly recommend Fairstone for Mortgage…
Highly recommend Fairstone for Mortgage advice. I worked with Katie Cleveland and Paul Cleveland, both were super knowledgable and helpful throughout the whole process and the service ensures I got the best deal I could.
Confidence in investments
Easy to understand investment options, choices and upcoming changes being implemented.
Paul Pelopida and his team
Paul Pelopida and his team have worked miracles with my savings and pensions. I had no idea how to sort them out and I literally handed the lot over to Paul. The advice I've received is clear, prompt and, in hindsight, always spot on.
The income generated has far exceeded my expectations, and the peace of mind I've got is worth even more.
A massive thank you and well done, I'm so glad I found you.
Outstanding service
I have recently had the pleasure of working with Chris Turner at Fairstone as he helped us with our mortgage application. He is knowledgeable, gave us the best advise, gave us regular updates and just put as at ease. I cannot recommend him enough. He is an absolute gem!
Fairstone are very helpful and explain…
Fairstone are very helpful and explain everything to me. I feel very confident with how they have helped me.
Hannah Lucy - IFA
Hannah Lucy has been managing our investments for many years. She has always been very professional, knowledgeable and personable in our dealings with her. We have always felt confident and comfortable with the advice given as she explains matters clearly.
Tom has always been available on the…
Tom has always been available on the phone or email whenever I need some guidance.
I would love to see him in person next year to start planning my retirement properly!
Excellent mortgage broker
This was my first experience using a mortgage broker, as I normally sort a mortgage myself. I was so happy with the service, the team are so friendly and helpful. Paul was lovely to talk to, explained everything and sorted my new mortgage really quickly. Hazel kept in touch with me throughout my house purchase and kept me updated on all aspects. Such an excellent service and to top it off Hazel and Paul sent me a new home card which arrived the day I moved in. I thoroughly recommend their services.
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