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Finding a mortgage can be overwhelming, especially when you’re juggling property searches, solicitors and other buyers.
A mortgage broker in Liverpool gives you access to lenders right across the market, so you can find a great deal without the stress of approaching banks individually. Liverpool offers some of the best value property in any major UK city, making it a brilliant place to buy your first home or grow an investment portfolio.






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 also take care of all the administration for mortgages and life cover applications, as well as liaising with Liverpool estate agents, mortgage lenders and solicitors to keep everything moving smoothly.

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.
Based in Romsey, Hampshire, with full remote coverage across Liverpool and Merseyside via phone and video appointments.
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 Liverpool mortgage advisers have over 20 years of experience in residential and buy to let lending. We offer whole-of-market access to high-street banks, building societies and specialist lenders, supporting first time buyers, home movers, remortgages, buy to let investors and clients with complex incomes across areas including the city centre, Wavertree, Mossley Hill, Woolton, Aigburth, Crosby and beyond. We also advise on life insurance, critical illness cover and income protection.

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.
A free, no obligation phone or video call to discuss your goals, deposit, income, credit history and the area of Liverpool you are looking to buy in. This gives us everything we need to find the right mortgage for you.
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 can often get a Decision in Principle the same day or within 24 hours. Very useful when you find a great property in popular Liverpool areas like Wavertree, Mossley Hill or the Baltic Triangle where good homes move quickly.
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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Liverpool is a city that genuinely has it all: rich culture, a buzzing waterfront, a world-famous music scene and a property market that offers outstanding value compared to many other major UK cities.
From Victorian terraces in Wavertree and period homes in Mossley Hill to waterfront apartments and city centre new builds, Liverpool offers something for every buyer at almost every price point.
Average house prices in Liverpool remain well below the national average, with many areas offering terraced homes from around £150,000 and larger family properties from £250,000, making it one of the most affordable big cities in the UK.
Demand comes from students across the city's two universities, young professionals in the growing digital and creative sectors, families, and buy to let investors attracted by some of the highest rental yields in the UK.
Direct trains to Manchester take around 35 minutes and to London Euston around two hours, supporting strong commuter demand and underpinning Liverpool's property market appeal.

Buying your first home in Liverpool is an exciting step, and the good news is that Liverpool is one of the most affordable cities in the UK to do it. We take the hard work off your plate completely. We will work out exactly how much you can borrow, find you the best rates available, explain what deposit you need and walk you through all the costs involved. We will also make sure you know about every government scheme that could help, including shared ownership options available across Liverpool and Merseyside. No broker fees. No jargon. Just honest, friendly mortgage advice from people who genuinely care.
Most Liverpool homeowners remortgage when their current deal ends, usually to secure a better rate and reduce monthly payments. Liverpool's growing property values mean remortgaging can also unlock useful equity built up over time. You might want to raise capital for home improvements, consolidate debts, or use equity as a deposit on an investment property. Whatever your reason, we search the whole market and manage the full application for you. All completely fee free.
Liverpool is one of the most popular cities in the UK for buy to let investment, and it is easy to see why. Rental yields in Liverpool regularly rank among the highest of any major UK city, combined with relatively low purchase prices. Whether you are buying your first investment property or growing a portfolio, we can find you the right deal. We advise on both personal buy to let and limited company structures, and we work with portfolio landlords too. All completely fee free.
New build homes in Liverpool are a great choice for first time buyers, investors and downsizers. Liverpool waterfront and areas like the Baltic Triangle, Pall Mall and the city centre are seeing exciting new development. The benefits of buying new are real: no chain, a blank canvas and a 10 year warranty. But new build mortgages do have their quirks. Lenders can require a larger deposit, exchange deadlines are often tight, and coordinating your mortgage offer with your completion date takes careful planning. As your fee free mortgage broker, we work with specialist new build lenders and will manage the whole process from reservation to getting your keys.
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Yes. Alexander Southwell Mortgage Services provides whole-of-market mortgage advice to buyers across Liverpool and Merseyside. Our advice 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. Liverpool offers some of the best value of any major UK city, with average house prices typically ranging from £150,000 to £280,000. The city is particularly appealing to first-time buyers and investors who want strong rental yields alongside affordable entry prices.
Yes. Many lenders are happy to lend to self-employed applicants in Liverpool, provided you can supply two years of accounts or SA302 tax calculations. Some specialist lenders will consider one year of trading. We search across a wide panel of lenders to find the right solution for your circumstances.
An Agreement in Principle (also called a Decision in Principle or Mortgage in Principle) is a written confirmation from a lender of how much they are prepared to lend. Most Liverpool estate agents will ask to see one before accepting an offer. We can arrange yours quickly, usually within 24 hours.