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Finding a mortgage can be overwhelming, especially when you’re juggling property searches, solicitors and other buyers.
Luton is a large and diverse town in Bedfordshire with excellent transport links including its own international airport and fast trains to London St Pancras in around 25 minutes. Its affordability compared to London and the Home Counties makes it a highly practical choice for first-time buyers and investors.






Alexander Southwell Mortgage Services Ltd offer a comprehensive range of mortgage products from across the market. We offer both first and second charge mortgages, but not deals that you can only obtain by going direct to a lender.
We work closely with Luton estate agents, solicitors, and surveyors to ensure your mortgage completes as smoothly as possible.

Low-Cost Specialist Advice: Fee-free options available for clean credit and £100k+ loans.
Typically fee-free for standard residential mortgages, our commission is paid by the lender on completion. Fees may apply for complex or specialist cases, always disclosed upfront in writing.
Covering Luton, Dunstable, Harpenden, Leagrave, Stopsley, and surrounding areas across Bedfordshire and south Hertfordshire.
First time buyers, home movers, remortgages, buy to let (including portfolio landlords).
Speak to a qualified adviser today – we offer flexible appointments including evenings and weekends.
Our advisers have helped hundreds of clients across Luton, Dunstable, Harpenden, Stopsley, and the wider Bedfordshire area secure competitive mortgage rates. Whether you're a first-time buyer, home mover, or landlord, we're here to help.

From your initial consultation to when your mortgage completes we manage the whole process for you. We coordinate with estate agents and solicitors where necessary to keep everyone moving towards your completion date.
Call or enquire online and one of our Luton mortgage advisers will get back to you quickly to discuss your needs.
Your adviser will compare mortgage products across suitable lenders and prepare a tailored recommendation. You’ll receive an Illustration (ESIS) showing the interest rate, fees and total cost over the mortgage term so you can make an informed decision.
We'll secure a Decision in Principle (DIP) so you can make offers on Luton properties with confidence.
We’ll handle the paperwork, submit your documents to the lender, liaise on your behalf and arrange the valuation or survey. You won’t need to chase – we do that for you.
We’ll track your case through underwriting, chase solicitors and other parties if needed and keep you updated through to exchange and completion. Once you’ve got your keys we’ll diarise a review before any fixed rate ends so you’re never left on an expensive standard variable rate.
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Luton offers some of the most affordable property prices within commuting distance of London, making it increasingly popular with buyers priced out of the capital and surrounding areas. The town has seen sustained investment and regeneration, with improving infrastructure and a growing range of housing options across all price points.
Luton is undergoing significant regeneration, with major investment in the town centre and the DART airport transit link delivering thousands of new homes and strong opportunities for first-time buyers and property investors seeking modern developments.
Luton's 25-minute rail link to London St Pancras makes it one of the fastest and most affordable commuter options into the city
Demand comes from first-time buyers, Luton University students, airport and logistics workers, and families seeking good schools in areas such as Stopsley, Warden Hill, and Harpenden.
Strong rental demand from airport workers, Luton University students, and London commuters keeps buy-to-let yields among the best in Bedfordshire
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Luton is one of the most affordable towns within the commuter belt, making it a popular choice for first-time buyers who want London access without London prices. Our advisers will help you understand your options, make the most of government schemes, and secure a mortgage that gets you moving.
Whether your current deal is ending or you want to release equity from your Luton home, our advisers will compare the whole market and find you a better rate. We handle all the paperwork so the transition is as hassle-free as possible.
Luton is a well-established buy-to-let market with strong yields driven by airport workers, university students, and London commuters. Our advisers can help you find the right buy-to-let mortgage and make your Luton investment stack up.
Luton has several new build developments as part of the town's ongoing regeneration, offering modern homes at competitive prices. Our advisers are experienced in new build mortgages and will help you navigate developer timescales, incentives, and the right product to complete your purchase.
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Yes. Alexander Southwell Mortgage Services is a whole-of-market broker covering Luton and the wider Bedfordshire area. Our service is 100% fee-free for standard residential mortgages — we are paid a commission by the lender when your mortgage completes.
Most lenders require a minimum 5% deposit. With Luton’s average house price around £230,000–£270,000, a 5% deposit equates to roughly £11,500–£13,500. A larger deposit of 10–15% opens up more lenders and lower interest rates, making Luton one of the most accessible markets for first-time buyers commuting to London.
Yes. Many lenders are happy to lend to self-employed applicants in Luton, provided you can supply at least two years of accounts or SA302 tax calculations. Some specialist lenders accept one year of trading history. We work with a wide panel of lenders and can find the right option for your circumstances.
An Agreement in Principle (AIP), also called a Decision in Principle or Mortgage in Principle, is a written indication from a lender confirming how much they are prepared to lend. Most Luton estate agents will ask to see one before accepting an offer, so it is worth obtaining one early in your search. We can arrange your AIP quickly, usually within 24 hours.