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Gina Evans

I started in the financial services industry 12 years ago as a Mortgage and Protection specialist, so I have an in depth knowledge of both first and second charge mortgages - as well as buy to let/portfolios, commercial mortgages and commercial bridging finance.

I now provide all of my clients with a totally un-biased, whole of market, holistic financial planning service. So I will advise and make suitable, individually tailored, financial recommendations on your pensions and retirement planning, your savings and investments – as well as all of your potential borrowing needs, whilst also ensuring that any financial liabilities are fully protected against the un-expected.

I pride myself on my excellent customer services and my professional communication skills - I truly believe, and ensure, that my client's best interests always come first. I am a very bright, bubbly, friendly and outgoing individual – who believes in living life to the fullest and ensuring you fulfill your dreams and aspirations…

Buying your first property with a friend or group of friends
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The Question …. The Answer …. Louisa, Thank you for the question. The answer to this is “Yes you can”. When purchasing a property with a friend, not all Mortgage Lenders will want to lend, but there are a few out there happy to supply the funds. The difference will

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Mum and Dad help out with money for a first time buyer deposit for a property
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The Question …. The Answer …. Hi Keyley, The simple answer to this is “Yes you can”. Mum and Dad or even another relative can help you on to the property ladder A blood relative, so either parent or grandparent and sometimes a sibling can “Gift” a deposit. The Mortgage

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The UK ogvernment 2015 budget for first time property buyers
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The Question …. The Answer …. The general rule of thumb for a deposit when buying a property … Heidi, the general rule when buying a property, is the bigger the deposit the better – simply because you will get a lower interest rate and a greater range of mortgage

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How much can I borrow from a lender for a mortgage?
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The Question …. The Answer …. Ben, when a lender assesses how much you can borrow, it takes a number of factors into consideration.  They will look to see if you are applying jointly with somebody else, or if the application is to be just in your own name and

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What is a mortgage in principle
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The Question …. The Answer …. A Mortgage in Principle is an indication of how much a lender is prepared to lend you and on what terms, to the named borrowers subject to approval of the property, but also taking into consideration your affordability. Your Mortgage Adviser will workout your

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