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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 Southampton offers local knowledge combined with access to lenders across the whole market, so you can get a suitable mortgage deal without the stress of approaching banks individually.






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 liaise with Hampshire estate agents, mortgage lenders and Hampshire solicitors to make sure the process is as smooth and hassle-free for you as possible.

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, with remote coverage across Hampshire and the wider UK 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 Southampton mortgage advisers combine over 20 years’ experience in residential and buy to let lending, offering whole-of-market access to high-street banks, building societies and specialist lenders (excluding some direct-only deals) while supporting first time buyers, home movers, remortgages, buy to let investors and clients with complex incomes across areas including Portswood, Ocean Village, Shirley, Bitterne, Bassett, Eastleigh and Chandlers Ford, and we also advise on life insurance, critical illness cover and income protection to help safeguard significant commitments such as a £250,000 mortgage over 25 years.

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 Southampton or Hampshire area you’re buying in. This gives us everything we need to start looking at your options.
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 (DIP) the same day or within 24 hours. This is essential when making offers on houses in popular Southampton areas like Freemantle, Bitterne Park or Ocean Village where competition can be fierce.
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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Southampton combines maritime heritage with ongoing regeneration making it popular with buyers and investors. Understanding the local market helps us provide tailored advice where you’re buying.
Waterfront and city centre regeneration is delivering thousands of new homes, creating strong opportunities for first-time buyers and property investors seeking modern developments.
Average house prices in Southampton are in the mid-£200,000s, varying between waterfront apartments and family homes in suburbs like Shirley and Hedge End.
Demand comes from first-time buyers, students and university staff, port employees, and families seeking good schools in areas such as Bitterne Park and Highfield.
The M3, M27 and direct trains to London Waterloo support commuter demand, strengthening Southampton’s appeal for buy-to-let investors and professionals.
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Buying your first home in Southampton is a really exciting step, and we love helping local people get onto the property ladder for the first time. We know the process can feel a bit daunting, so we take the hard work off your plate completely. We will figure out exactly how much you can borrow, find you the best interest rates available, explain what deposit you need and walk you through all the costs involved. We also make sure you know about every government scheme that could help you, such as shared ownership options. No broker fees. No jargon. Just straightforward, friendly mortgage advice from people who genuinely care.
Most Southampton homeowners remortgage when their current deal comes to an end, usually to get a better interest rate and bring their monthly payments down. But there are plenty of other great reasons to remortgage too. You might want to raise capital for home improvements, clear some debts or fund something special. It is also a really common route for people who need to buy out a partner, or for homeowners who want to release equity to use as a deposit on a buy to let property. Whatever your reason, we search the whole market and handle the full application for you, making the switch as simple and stress-free as possible. All completely fee free.
Whether you are buying your first investment property in Southampton, looking to let your current home and move onwards, or you are an experienced landlord growing your portfolio, we can help you find the right deal. Buy to let mortgages can be more complicated than a standard residential mortgage, especially with the ever-changing rules around landlord responsibilities and taxation. Our advisers know this market inside out. We search thousands of products and advise on both personal buy to let and limited company structures. If you have multiple properties, we work with portfolio landlords too. All completely fee free.
New build homes in Southampton are a brilliant choice for first time buyers, people upsizing or downsizing, and investors looking for a low-maintenance property with great energy efficiency. There are some real benefits to buying new: you get a blank canvas to make your own, there is no chain involved, and most new builds come with a 10 year warranty for real peace of mind. That said, new build mortgages do have their own quirks. Lenders can ask for a bigger deposit, exchange deadlines can creep up quickly, and making sure your mortgage offer lines up with your build completion takes careful planning. As your local fee free mortgage broker in Southampton, we have access to specialist new build lenders and will manage the whole process from your reservation right through to getting your keys.
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Yes. Alexander Southwell Mortgage Services is based in Romsey, just outside Southampton, and covers the whole Southampton and South Hampshire area. 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. Southampton house prices average in the mid-£200,000s, so a 5% deposit is typically around £12,500–£15,000. A 10% deposit unlocks more lenders and better rates. Some newer 99% LTV schemes allow deposits as low as £5,000 for eligible buyers.
Yes. Most lenders require two years of accounts or SA302 tax calculations, but some specialist lenders consider just one year of trading. We work with a wide panel of lenders and can match your self-employment situation to the right product.
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 you. Most Southampton estate agents will want to see one before accepting an offer. We can arrange yours within 24 hours.