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.
Gravesend is a historic riverside town in Kent, known for its excellent transport links, strong community spirit, and ongoing regeneration. Located on the south bank of the River Thames, the town has a rich maritime history, with landmarks such as Tilbury Fort, Pocahontas Statue, and the Gravesend Clock Tower adding to its character. With easy access to London, Bluewater Shopping Centre, and the Kent countryside, Gravesend offers a blend of urban convenience and riverside charm. The town is a commuter hotspot, benefiting from high-speed rail services to London St Pancras in just 24 minutes, as well as easy road access via the A2, M25, and Dartford Crossing.
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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Gravesend’s property market remains competitive, offering a mix of period homes, modern apartments, and new housing developments. The average house price in Gravesend currently stands at £372,418, making it an affordable option for commuters compared to other areas in the South East.
The town features a variety of housing styles, from Victorian terraces and Edwardian homes in the town centre to spacious family houses in sought-after areas like Riverview Park and Chalk. Detached houses in Gravesend sell for an average price of £565,718, while semi-detached properties, which are popular with families, fetch around £412,319. Terraced homes, often found in central locations, have an average price of £328,417, while flats and apartments, particularly those near the station and riverside developments, are priced at approximately £224,591.
Over the past year, house prices in Gravesend have risen by 4%, driven by its appeal as a commuter town, ongoing investment in regeneration projects, and increasing demand for well-connected homes. With its fast transport links, strong local amenities, and riverside charm, Gravesend continues to be a popular choice for homebuyers seeking value and convenience in Kent.
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 is rated 5 out of 5 based on 206 Google Reviews.
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: 01273 002697
• 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
