Eleanor Bryce - Mortgage & Protection Adviser

20/05/2026

🗓️OUT OF OFFICE REMINDER🗓️

Just a reminder I’m out of the office from tomorrow taking some well needed annual leave with my little ones to Berlin for a long weekend✈️

Any enquiries will be responded to on Tuesday when I’m back in the office but for anything urgent please contact our admin team on 01207 589 561.

12/05/2026

🚨 BIG NEWS FOR FIRST-TIME BUYERS 🚨

Halifax has launched a new low-deposit mortgage option aimed at helping more people get onto the property ladder 🏡

The deal allows eligible buyers to secure a mortgage with just a £5,000 deposit on selected properties — a huge boost for renters struggling to save while paying rising living costs.

Key Info:
🏡 One or both customers on a joint application must be a FTB
🏡 Maximum purchase price of £300,000
🏡 £5,000 minimum deposit which cannot be gifted
🏡 Employed and self-employed customers; no minimum income
🏡 5 Year Fixed Rate Product with £0 product fee available
🏡 Free Level 1 Mortgage Valuation included

It’s great to see more options to help First Time Buyers!

If you’d like more information or think this would suit you:
📞 07516 795148
📧 [email protected]

16/04/2026

🏡 Have you received the news your landlord is selling?

If your landlord has informed you they’re selling your rental property, you’re not alone. With market changes and rising costs, many landlords are reassessing their portfolios.

If your wondering if you’d be able to buy, through affordability, credit issues or deposit available here’s the good news 👇

👉 Even if your credit history isn’t perfect, securing a mortgage is still possible.
👉 Options are available for those with adverse credit, including missed payments, defaults, or CCJs.
👉 Some lenders offer enhanced affordability for First Time Buyers
👉 When purchasing from a landlord there are multiple choices for deposit with options for 100% mortgages or gifted equity
👉 You may still be able to move forward with purchasing your rental property with the right guidance.

We understand that every situation is unique. We’re here to help you explore your options and find a solution that works for you.

💬 If you’ve received the news your landlord is selling and you’re wondering if it’s possible for you to be able to buy, let’s have a chat.

📩 Message us today to get started

24/03/2026

A little confirmation of how the longggg nights lately have been made worth it!! 😮‍💨

E-mail received yesterday afternoon to confirm that rates with Halifax were rising again from today and that applications needed to be in by 8pm that evening.

3 clients were outstanding their rate submissions with 1 not having yet done their appointment and was booked in for Wednesday. All of the clients were contacted, rates confirmed and appointment for the Wednesday client done same day to allow us to confirm a rate before the increases!

The rates increased today and the clients were able to save:
🟠Client 1 - £64.49 per month - a £3,869 saving over the 5 year fixed term
🔵Client 2 - £42.09 per month - a £1010 saving over a 2 year fixed term
🟠Client 3 - £35.27 per month - a £2,116 saving over the 5 year fixed term

That’s a total of £6,995 saved for those 3 clients from keeping up to date on the changing rates and doing whatever it takes to make sure they’re not affected unnecessarily by rises 👏

All of these clients will now have their rates monitored until the end of their current fixed rate and benefit from us lowering them onto the lower rate should one become available!

If there was ever a story of why using a broker is essential, especially in this market - this is it!

We’re working more hours, we’re up later still at work and working our days off but stories like this make what we do so worth it!! 👏

Sweet treats are welcome to keep us going 🍰🍫🤭

16/03/2026

Gorgeous for First Time Buyers or families… ready to move into 🏡

Pattinson Estate Agents present this 3 bed semi-detached house to buy in TS27 for £174,995

10/03/2026

‼️ Rates are increasing ‼️

We have seen rate rises today after a heavy day yesterday getting everyone outstanding submitted in readiness!

If you are looking to submit in the next few weeks please make sure you’re ready with your documents in case of any further rises!

We’ll need:
- 3 months bank statements
- 3 months payslips or latest 3 years SA302 & Tax Year Overview or Accounts
- Proof of ID & Address
- Proof of Deposit (Purchase)
- Mortgage Statement (Re-Mortgage)

If you’re waiting for the Bank of England meeting next week to submit my advice would be to get something locked in as soon as possible and if the rates do decrease we can move you to the lower rate. If they do continue rising we’ll have secured a lower deal 🤝

24/02/2026

Gorgeous home for a first time buyer or family 🥰

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale in Winning Close, Wingate, TS28 for £200,000. Marketed by igomove, Covering North East

06/02/2026

Had to jump on the trend and wow I literally love her 🥲 she’s so bang on from the ‘everything’ whiteboard to the starbs 🏡🤍
Ps I swear I just put mortgage adviser but I’m not one to argue 🤷🏼‍♀️

02/02/2026

Huge thank you to my gorgeous client, Sarah, for my lovely gift! 🤍
Sarah is a first time buyer who just completed on her first home! Congratulations again and I wish you every happiness in your new home! 🏡

05/01/2026

Good morning everyone!

I’m back in the office today after a busy Christmas break off with my little ones ❤️

I am working through all calls, messages and emails so rest assured I will be caught up by the end of today if you’re waiting for a response!

I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas break and here’s to 2026 being kind to us all 🥂