If Preston is the place you’d love to live, 1st Mortgage Services is here to make moving to your new home as easy as possible. The company was set up by Julie Gilbert, who leads her team to provide a non-judgmental, friendly and bespoke service to each client, whatever their requirements. Your bespoke adviser in Preston, Lindsay brings her own wealth of knowledge having advised clients in the area for over 30 years – so you’re in safe hands with us.
Nothing makes us happier than helping clients through their mortgage journey and we work extremely hard to nurture relationships with lenders and professionals across the market so that we can find the most suitable mortgage and protection solutions for you. By choosing us, you’ll be accessing over 65 lenders, who pride themselves on offering excellent service. With our industry connections and extensive experience, we can support you with:
Our expert advisers can also guide you through the options to protect your future, with access to different insurance products, including:
We know that making those big financial decisions can be daunting and overwhelming – we are a friendly, approachable bunch and will walk you through the process step by step. Whatever your situation, we’re here to help.
To secure your future in the Preston area, give us a call on 01772 909902.
Lindsay has been an adviser for over 30 years and has a wealth of industry knowledge. Having amassed extensive experience in the sector, in 2005 she took on her own business and built up a fabulous bunch of clients in the Preston area. In January 2022 she made the exciting step to bring her team into the 1st Mortgage Services family and we are so pleased to have them on board!
Robert joined the 1st Mortgage Services family in January 2022 and we are so pleased to have him! Having built up a rich knowledge of the industry over 40 years, Robert works with Lindsay to look after clients in the Preston area.
You’ll find Robert to be calm, efficient and adept at explaining the nuances of the financial world without the jargon. He’ll keep you updated every step of the way on your mortgage and protection journey. In his spare time, Robert enjoys travelling the world, sampling new cuisines and cultures.
Whether you’re a first time buyer, searching for your next family home or building a property portfolio, you’ll find everything you’re looking for in Preston, Penwortham and the surrounding areas.
Situated on the north bank of the River Ribble, Preston itself is a thriving city offering many opportunities for work and leisure. A rich café culture has developed over recent years and you’ll find a diverse range of coffee shops, cafés, restaurants and bars including your favourite brands and some fantastic independents. Prezzo, EastZEast and The Sparling are firm favourites with locals, to name a few. The picturesque docks and marina area are a hive of activity and are steeped in history.
As Lancashire’s shopping destination, there are two retail centres in Preston, offering a mix of high street stores and independent shops and boutiques. The Miller Arcade is an architectural masterpiece – built in 1899, it was modelled on the Burlington Arcade in London and today houses a quaint selection of shops.
If keeping active is important to you, you’ll find numerous swimming pools and leisure centres in the city and surrounding towns. The city has plenty of green spaces, wildlife habitats and play-areas to explore. For those catch ups with friends and family, there are several large parks and gardens. If you’re a keen cyclist, take your bike along the Guild Wheel to enjoy a 21 mile ‘greenway’, which encircles the city. Preston is home to Preston North End Football Club and the city is known for having the oldest continuously used football league ground in the world, the Deepdale stadium.
Further afield, coastal Blackpool is only 15 miles away and you can be exploring the Lake District within a 45 minute drive. The Ribble Steam Railway is also a fantastic way to enjoy the local country side.
Preston is home to the University of Central Lancashire, the sixth largest university in the country with over 33,000 students offering world-class educational facilities. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the city, with many more options in the surrounding towns.
Bus travel in and around Preston is a convenient and cost-effective way to explore and move around the city. Preston railway station is a central station on the West Coast Main Line, with routes going across North-West England. Preston has a direct link to London, Euston Station, with a train service that runs every hour and takes 2 hours and 15 minutes. Trains to Manchester run every 20 minutes and take approximately 40 minutes.
If you’re excited to move to this fantastic place, give our team a call on 01772 909902 to help you make it happen.
We specialise in finding suitable mortgages for our clients from a curated list of over 65 lenders. We’ve done the hard work – we’ve already built fantastic relationships with these lenders, so you don’t have to. Our service is completely tailored to fit your requirements. We cater for most parts of the mortgage market and clients nationwide.
To inquire about succession planning or onboarding, reach out to us by email or phone.
