Independent mortgage broker Folkestone
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Mortgage broker Folkestone
Head to the Kent coast and you’ll find Folkestone, a busy town that provides access to the English Channel and key international transport routes. Located close to Hythe, Sandgate, Dover and Ashford, Folkestone boasts a central, yet coastal location. It combines town life by the sea, with impressive rail links to London, making it a popular choice for commuters and families. In fact, you can travel from Folkestone West and Folkestone Central to London St Pancras International in 53 minutes, with slower trains reaching London Bridge in 1 hour and 31 minutes.
At Everest Mortgages, we help you to secure your dream property in Folkestone – whether you’re buying as a homeowner, landlord or as a buy-to-let investor – with tailored mortgage advice. From first time buyer mortgages to self-employed mortgages, we do it all.
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Folkestone’s biggest selling points
Folkestone has a lot going for it, and it’s easy to see why it’s become a popular place for homeowners and investors. This includes professionals who are keen to swap the hustle and bustle of London for somewhere more relaxing, but who still need to commute into work. With easy access to Ashford, Maidstone, London and the rest of Kent, Folkestone’s location is hard to beat. It’s also extremely close to the Channel Tunnel and Port of Dover, with easy links to Europe.
In Folkestone, you’ll find a vibrant Creative Quarter with independent galleries, studios and cafés, and a growing food and drink scene. There’s also seafront walks, beaches and coastal paths, all of which are surrounded by a mix of terraces, seafront apartments and newer developments.
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A look at Folkestone’s property market
House prices in Folkestone are significantly cheaper than places like London, which draws a lot of buyers and investors to the town. Over the last year, house prices in Folkestone had an average of around £325,000 and the majority of properties sold were terraced properties, which fetched an average of £283,000. Flats sold for an average of £222,000 and semi-detached had a larger price tag, with an average of £354,000.
Alongside the buyers who are drawn in by Folkestone’s creative scene, strong transport links and seaside vibe, strong rental demand – particularly from commuters and professionals – has also made the area increasingly appealing to property investors.
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Posted on martin mutungiTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. John has been great through the whole process - keeping us updated at every stage.Posted on Giuseppe AmbrosioTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Unbelievable service first class always finds a way to arrange your mortgagePosted on Sian JonesTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I was lucky enough to have had John Everest recommended to me when I bought my home 7 years ago. My purchase was far from straightforward and I had been told that I couldn’t get a mortgage by two other finance companies. John thinks differently, his years of experience and ‘out of the box’ thinking, means that if John can’t do it, it can’t be done. His honesty and trustworthiness has led me to send my most cherished family members and closest friends to him, and he continues to arrange finance for them still. He is approachable and communicative, I really can’t recommend him highly enough. Thank you John.Posted on Jane WTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have been working with Everest Mortgages for over 5 Years and John is continuously professional, helpful, supportive, efficient and works incredibly hard to find the right mortgage for each scenario we present to him! I definitely recommend John and his team to find you the best deal for any type of mortgage. Thanks for all your help John.Posted on Lya MccarthyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very professional and friendly service. Quick with responding to emails and contact with customers. Would highly recommend.Posted on Ad PTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. After few days contacting John, my mortgage was renewed. Prompt, clear and professional communication. I recommend his services.Posted on Joshua BucklerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We can't fault this company. John has always been there when we needed advice. Super helpful and insightful about every detail in this tricky process! We have recommended John and the team and would recommend again.Posted on Kath TonkynTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have known John since we bought our first rental in 2009 and he has guided and helped us all the way. He laid out a plan for us that this month will be fulfilled exactly as he said it would. He has never let us down and he is always there when we have needed him. Nothing is too much trouble. Great guy and a true proffessional. Thanks John for everything. You are truly the best.Posted on Georgia HolmesTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. John was so incredibly helpful throughout the process of sorting our mortgage for us and helping us purchase our first house! No question was too silly and he explained everything so well, especially as we'd never done this before. In moments of high stress he was so reassuring and he was super communicative at all times. He's essentially become our family broker and we'll be coming back to him when needed, as I have no worries about asking any questions or asking for help. Couldn't recommend John enough!
Mortgage advice for buyers and investors in Folkestone
Regardless of whether you’re a buyer, landlord or investor, you don’t have to handle getting a mortgage in Folkestone alone. At Everest Mortgages, we help buyers in Folkestone to secure the ideal:
- Remortgages
- First time buyer mortgages
- Buy-to-let mortgages
- Self-employed mortgages
- Contractor mortgages
- Limited company director mortgages
- Bad credit mortgages
- Bridging finance
We understand that no two buyers have identical finances, incomes, property goals and deposits, which is why we approach everything on a bespoke basis. It doesn’t matter whether you’re looking to get on the property ladder for the very first time, you’re hoping to buy using a complicated self-employed income, or you’re worried about bad credit holding you back, we’re here to help.
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Posted on martin mutungiTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. John has been great through the whole process - keeping us updated at every stage.Posted on Giuseppe AmbrosioTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Unbelievable service first class always finds a way to arrange your mortgagePosted on Sian JonesTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I was lucky enough to have had John Everest recommended to me when I bought my home 7 years ago. My purchase was far from straightforward and I had been told that I couldn’t get a mortgage by two other finance companies. John thinks differently, his years of experience and ‘out of the box’ thinking, means that if John can’t do it, it can’t be done. His honesty and trustworthiness has led me to send my most cherished family members and closest friends to him, and he continues to arrange finance for them still. He is approachable and communicative, I really can’t recommend him highly enough. Thank you John.Posted on Jane WTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have been working with Everest Mortgages for over 5 Years and John is continuously professional, helpful, supportive, efficient and works incredibly hard to find the right mortgage for each scenario we present to him! I definitely recommend John and his team to find you the best deal for any type of mortgage. Thanks for all your help John.Posted on Lya MccarthyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very professional and friendly service. Quick with responding to emails and contact with customers. Would highly recommend.Posted on Ad PTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. After few days contacting John, my mortgage was renewed. Prompt, clear and professional communication. I recommend his services.Posted on Joshua BucklerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We can't fault this company. John has always been there when we needed advice. Super helpful and insightful about every detail in this tricky process! We have recommended John and the team and would recommend again.Posted on Kath TonkynTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have known John since we bought our first rental in 2009 and he has guided and helped us all the way. He laid out a plan for us that this month will be fulfilled exactly as he said it would. He has never let us down and he is always there when we have needed him. Nothing is too much trouble. Great guy and a true proffessional. Thanks John for everything. You are truly the best.Posted on Georgia HolmesTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. John was so incredibly helpful throughout the process of sorting our mortgage for us and helping us purchase our first house! No question was too silly and he explained everything so well, especially as we'd never done this before. In moments of high stress he was so reassuring and he was super communicative at all times. He's essentially become our family broker and we'll be coming back to him when needed, as I have no worries about asking any questions or asking for help. Couldn't recommend John enough!
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