Mortgage advice in Galashiels
Mortgage broker in Galashiels
Galashiels is a Scottish Borders town on the Borders Railway. Tony helps first-time buyers, home movers, landlords and existing homeowners in Galashiels compare options from over 100 lenders and explains each step in plain English.
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- Serving Galashiels and the Scottish Borders
- Access to 100+ lenders and around 28,000 deals
- Rated 5.0 from 235+ Google reviews
Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
There may be a fee for mortgage advice. The actual amount you pay will depend upon your circumstances. The fee is up to 1% but a typical fee is 0.3% of the amount borrowed.
About Galashiels
Galashiels is a Scottish Borders town on the Borders Railway, with a textile heritage and the Great Tapestry of Scotland.
Local knowledge: Galashiels
- Nearby areas include Tweedbank, Melrose and Selkirk.
- Galashiels railway station has services to Edinburgh Waverley on the Borders Railway.
- The Great Tapestry of Scotland is a well-known local attraction, and Abbotsford House is nearby.
- Galashiels Academy is one of the local secondary schools.
Buying a home in Galashiels
- The Borders Railway links Galashiels with Edinburgh Waverley, with most services taking around 55 minutes since the line opened in September 2015.
- The rail link to Edinburgh may make Galashiels of interest to people commuting or working hybrid patterns, though individual circumstances differ.
How Tony can help in Galashiels
Every situation is different. These are the main ways Tony helps people in Galashiels.
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Buying in Scotland: good to know
- Scotland has its own property tax, LBTT, rather than stamp duty.
- Sellers usually provide a Home Report, and many homes go to a closing date with offers over the asking price.
- Having a mortgage agreed in principle before you offer can help. It is not a guarantee of a mortgage.
Meet your adviser
Hi, I'm Tony Flynn
I'm a mortgage and protection adviser based in Carluke, helping people across Lanarkshire and Scotland.
I've spent 15+ years in finance and have been named Mortgage Professional of the Year at the Prestige Awards Scotland five years in a row. I'll explain your options in plain English so you know exactly where you stand.
Galashiels mortgage questions
Do you help buyers in Melrose and Tweedbank?
Yes. Tony helps buyers and homeowners across Galashiels, including nearby Melrose and Tweedbank, and can speak to you wherever you are.
How does buying a home in Scotland differ from the rest of the UK?
Scotland has its own property tax, Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT), rather than stamp duty. Sellers usually provide a Home Report, and many homes are sold with offers over the asking price or a closing date, so it helps to have your mortgage agreed in principle before you make an offer.
What is a mortgage agreement in principle?
It is a lender's initial indication of how much they may lend you, based on the information you give. It is not a guarantee, but it can help show sellers you are serious before you make an offer.
Can you help if I am self-employed or have a lower credit score?
Some lenders may consider self-employed applicants or people with a lower credit score, depending on your circumstances. Tony can look at which lenders may be a fit. Availability and criteria vary and nothing is guaranteed.
Can you arrange protection as well as a mortgage?
Yes. Tony can also advise on life insurance, critical illness cover and income protection alongside your mortgage.
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