Just Mortgages expands throughout Scotland

10 June 2021

Leading broker firm, Just Mortgages, is expanding throughout Scotland. Since the start of the year, it has almost quadrupled the number of self-employed brokers from four to 15, and in the next 12 months is aiming to reach 28 self-employed brokers in total.

This recent rapid expansion is predominantly down to the local expertise and experience of new area director, Kevin Gardiner. Appointed in October 2020, Gardiner has over 20 years’ financial services experience, and has ambitious growth plans for the self-employed division in Scotland.

Just Mortgages is committed to expanding throughout Scotland, to enable borrowers to receive first class mortgage and protection advice and to provide brokers with the opportunity to grow their own businesses. Now is the perfect time for this expansion aided by a buoyant Scottish housing market. Similar to the rest of the UK, demand for mortgage advice is soaring as the demand for properties far outweighing supply.

The current self-employed team are generating record levels of business in Scotland, and the success of the team is testament to the Just Mortgages model. Each broker, while given the freedom to run their own businesses, is also given support and guidance, including advice on how to structure the business, business growth advice and training for brokers to recruit and expand.

Kevin Gardiner alongside the Just Mortgages team of expert trainers will also provide advice on protection sales, compliance and how to generate leads through social media, amongst other subjects.

Kevin Gardiner, Scotland area director at Just Mortgages said: “We are attracting a lot of interest from brokers looking to become self-employed but under our model where they continue to get help, support and training. All a broker needs to become self-employed is a phone and laptop, and the drive to run their own business. With the professional support and compliance provided by Just Mortgages, those that have already joined us are thriving.

“The client demand is certainly there. The Scottish market is incredibly busy with offers being accepted before the for-sale sign has gone up. With the market so hectic, the need for quality advice is crucial as buyers have to act fast to be in with a chance.

“While the growth we have already achieved is impressive, this is just the beginning and we want to continue growing the team in the next few months.”

Brokers looking to join the Just Mortgages’ self-employed team, can get in touch with the team by visiting: https://www.justmortgages.co.uk/about-us/careers/