Purchase
Your Path to Homeownership
In a competitive property market, the ability to move quickly with your finances is crucial to securing a successful offer on the right property. We work with clients at every stage of their property search.
Getting
Started
We offer a free, no-obligation consultation at the start of a property search to advise on affordability, costs and time frames.
Securing a Property
We then provide comprehensive evidence of mortgage suitability for clients to effectively use with estate agents and vendors during the buying process.
Managing
your Mortgage
Once your offer is accepted, we’ll help you secure the right, competitive mortgage for your needs and circumstances, and process the application on your behalf.
Finalising
the Purchase
With the support of a dedicated administrator, we’ll work with the lender, estate agent, surveyor, and solicitor to ensure your purchase is completed smoothly.
Learn more about our Client Experience
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Meet Tim and Joanne
Tim and Joanne, a married couple with aspirations of starting a family, approached us with a common challenge faced by many self-employed individuals. Tim operates his own consultancy business, while Joanne is a committed teacher.
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Why did Tim and Joanne come to us?
They sought our assistance to navigate the mortgage market, as they encountered difficulties in obtaining a mortgage due to Tim’s self-employed status. Many lenders struggled to understand his income, leaving them feeling stuck.
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What did we do to help?
Leveraging our expertise, we carefully analysed Tim’s financial situation and presented it in a way that lenders could understand. We secured a competitive mortgage tailored to their needs, enabling them to confidently move forward with their home purchase.
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The outcome
Success! With our guidance, Tim and Joanne are now proud homeowners. By providing tailored financial solutions, we helped them overcome what initially seemed like an insurmountable challenge, allowing them to create lasting memories in their new family home.
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We are here to answer any questions you may have
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The first step is to book a free, no-obligation consultation where we assess your affordability, costs, and timeline for purchasing a property.
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We provide evidence of your mortgage suitability, such as an Agreement in Principle, which can be presented to estate agents and vendors to strengthen your offer on a property.
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We advise on a range of mortgage options for everyone from first-time buyers, home movers and *Buy to Let investors, to the more complex requirements of high net worth borrowers, foreign nationals, expats, self-employed individuals and portfolio landlords.
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Yes, you’ll have dedicated advisers and an administrator who will work with lenders, estate agents, surveyors, and solicitors to ensure a smooth transaction.
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Simply give us a call at 020 3411 0079 or email us at info@alturafin.com to schedule your free initial consultation.
Get in Touch
If you’d like to learn more about how we can help you purchase a property, or book your free initial consultation, please get in touch.
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