At Strive, we’re here to help you navigate the fast-paced property market with confidence. Whether you’re buying your first home, moving to a larger property, or expanding your investment portfolio, our expert team provides tailored mortgage advice to suit your needs.
We believe professional mortgage advice should be accessible to all. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, a homeowner looking to remortgage, or a landlord searching for the best buy-to-let deal, we’re here to guide you. As an independent mortgage adviser, we have access to a wide range of lenders, ensuring you get the most competitive mortgage for your situation. Our priority is finding the right deal for you by understanding your goals and securing the best terms available.
Braintree is a historic market town in Essex, known for its strong community feel, excellent transport links, and growing local economy. Once a key centre for the wool and silk industries, Braintree has evolved into a modern town with a thriving high street, retail parks, and cultural attractions. Residents enjoy shopping at the Braintree Village Outlet, exploring local heritage at Cressing Temple Barns, and relaxing in green spaces like Great Notley Country Park. The town benefits from direct train services to London Liverpool Street in just over an hour, as well as easy access to the A120 and M11, making it a popular choice for commuters and families seeking an affordable and well-connected place to live.
We’re a team of friendly, down-to-earth, and dedicated professional brokers with extensive experience in residential and buy-to-let mortgages across the whole market. Our business thrives on referrals and word of mouth, and we’re proud to put exceptional service at the heart of everything we do. This commitment has earned us over 200 5-star reviews on Google and Trustpilot.
We conduct most of our appointments via phone or video call, ensuring a convenient and personalised experience for our clients.
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Whatever stage you’re at, it’s never too early to reach out.
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The mortgage market can be a bit of a head-scratcher for first-time buyers. But fear not. Our team has been arranging mortgages for years, and we have all the knowledge you need to move forward with confidence. We’ll take care of the mortgage application to the moment of completion and be at the other end of the phone to make sure everything goes smoothly.
If you’re coming to the end of your mortgage term, looking to release equity or are simply curious to see if your current deal can be bettered, we can help. Perhaps your family or marital status have changed, resulting in a shift in your financial circumstances. Whatever your reason for seeking a remortgage, and no matter how complex your situation may be, our team of expert brokers is ready to help.
We work with first-time and portfolio landlords to help them secure finance for their next property deal. Buy-to-let mortgage affordability criteria is more stringent than ever, putting a strain on rental margins. Our team of experienced buy-to-let mortgage advisers will assess your financial situation and goals to come up with a solution, including purchasing properties through a Limited Company to offset mortgage interest costs.
Moving home can be stressful enough as it is without having to work out if it’s worth porting your mortgage or finding a new deal. Whether you’re moving to give your growing family more space, relocating for work or downsizing for retirement, we can take the weight off your shoulders and find you the most favourable home mover mortgage deals to suit your circumstances.
More and more savvy homeowners are choosing to rent their existing homes out when purchasing a new property to live in. It’s a sound investment for the future but comes with the liability of two mortgages, one of which will be a specialist let-to-buy mortgage. We’ll help you explore the opportunities and crunch the numbers to ensure you maximise your investment.
If your income structure doesn’t quite fit the criteria of conventional lenders, do not dismay. We have access to many specialist mortgage lenders that cater to contractors and the self-employed. We also excel in finding bespoke products for professionals such as doctors and teachers. We can pinpoint the right lenders to increase your chances of securing a mortgage offer.
Before embarking on such a life-changing investment, it’s important to protect your future from any financial hiccups. Fortunately, as well as being top mortgage advisers, we know our stuff when it comes to life and home insurance, too. We can help you understand what mortgage protection is and isn’t mandatory and search for policies to protect what’s most dear to you.
Whatever stage you’re at, it’s never too early to reach out.
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Braintree’s property market is attractive for buyers looking for affordability combined with good transport links. The average house price in Braintree currently stands at £347,216, making it a more budget-friendly option compared to other Essex commuter towns.
The town offers a range of housing options, from traditional cottages and Victorian terraces in the town centre to modern new-build developments such as those in Great Notley and Black Notley. Detached houses in Braintree sell for an average of £524,718, while semi-detached properties, which are a popular choice for families, typically fetch £365,419. Terraced homes, ideal for first-time buyers, are priced around £295,831, while flats and apartments, often found in town centre locations, sell for approximately £193,472.
Over the past year, house prices in Braintree have risen by 3%, reflecting steady demand from commuters and families drawn to the town’s affordability, strong schools, and ongoing development. With its growing economy, excellent transport links, and strong sense of community, Braintree remains an attractive and practical choice for homebuyers looking to settle in Essex.
Outstanding service and clear communication are at the core of what we do. But don’t just take our word for it—read firsthand experiences from our clients and discover why they rate us a 5-star mortgage broker.
You can rely on us for trustworthy, impartial advice and a high level of service that goes beyond just mortgage advice. We are here to stand by your side throughout the property-buying process to provide reassurance and save you time and hassle.
Our only motivation is your best interests, so you can be confident of getting a competitive deal that is within your comfort zone. Contact us today to get the ball rolling.
Jamie is our founder & most experienced broker. He began his journey in financial services during the credit crunch and has since gained a wealth of knowledge from the ups and downs of the property market. His passion for the industry and commitment to delivering an unrivalled customer service experience led him to establish Strive.
His “yes can do” attitude and love for the industry has made him determined to help as many people as possible achieve their home ownership aspirations and provide them with access to clear, transparent mortgage advice.
Jamie specialises in residential mortgages, buy-to-let mortgages, and complex finance deals.
Jamie is our founder & most experienced broker. He began his journey in financial services during the credit crunch and has since gained a wealth of knowledge from the ups and downs of the property market. His passion for the industry and commitment to delivering an unrivalled customer service experience led him to establish Strive.
His “yes can do” attitude and love for the industry has made him determined to help as many people as possible achieve their home ownership aspirations and provide them with access to clear, transparent mortgage advice.
Jamie specialises in residential mortgages, buy-to-let mortgages, and complex finance deals.
It doesn’t matter what stage you’re at, we’re here to help. Whether you’ve already had an offer accepted on a property or you need advice on your deposit and how much you can borrow, reach out to us today.
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Strive Mortgages Ltd is an appointed representative of PRIMIS Mortgage Network, a trading Name of Personal Touch Financial Services Ltd. Personal Touch Financial Services Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
The guidance contained within this website is subject to the UK regulatory regime and is therefore primarily targeted at consumers based in the UK.
YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE.
Strive Mortgages Ltd. 45 Albemarle Street, 3rd Floor, Mayfair, London W1S 4JL.
Company registration number 14076989. Registered in England & Wales.
We are committed to providing a professional service to all our customers.
If you are unhappy then we want to hear about it so we can try to put things right. With this in mind, we have the following complaints procedure in place.
You can make a complaint by any reasonable means including telephone, letter, or email.
Our contact information:
• Write to: 19 Goldsmid Road, Hove, BN3 1QA
• Telephone: 0330 043 1121
• Email: [email protected]
If you prefer, you can also refer your complaint to PRIMIS directly using the following contact details:
• Write to – PRIMIS Mortgage Network, Customer Resolution Team, Ground Floor, Birmingham Business Park, B37 7YT.
• Telephone: 0121 767 1139
• Email: [email protected]
You can also complain via their website: https://www.primis.co.uk/home/customers/complaints/. The same section of the website contains more information about PRIMIS’ role in complaints handling and about how Appointed Representative relationships work.45 Albemarle Street, 3rd Floor, Mayfair, London W1S 4JL
