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Finding a mortgage can be overwhelming, especially when you’re juggling property searches, solicitors and other buyers.
Swindon is one of Wiltshire's largest and most dynamic towns, with a strong economy, excellent motorway access via the M4, and fast rail links to London Paddington. Its affordability relative to nearby areas like Bristol and Reading makes it a popular destination for first-time buyers and investors alike.






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 work closely with Swindon estate agents, solicitors, and surveyors to ensure your mortgage completes as smoothly 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.
Covering Swindon, Royal Wootton Bassett, Chippenham, Marlborough, and surrounding areas across north Wiltshire.
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 advisers have helped hundreds of clients across Swindon, Royal Wootton Bassett, Wroughton, Highworth, and the surrounding north Wiltshire area secure competitive mortgage deals. Whatever your situation, we'll find the right mortgage for you.

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.
Call or enquire online and one of our Swindon mortgage advisers will get back to you quickly to discuss your needs.
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'll secure a Decision in Principle (DIP) so you can make offers on Swindon properties with confidence.
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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Swindon is one of the most affordable large towns within easy commuting distance of London, making it highly attractive to buyers seeking value without sacrificing connectivity. The town has a diverse housing stock, from Victorian terraces in Old Town to modern estates and new build developments across the borough.
Waterfront and city centre regeneration is delivering thousands of new homes, creating strong opportunities for first-time buyers and property investors seeking modern developments.
Swindon has fast trains to London Paddington in around 55 minutes, making it one of the best value commuter locations in the country
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 buy-to-let market is strong, with a large working population and consistent rental demand across all areas of the town
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Swindon is an excellent place for first-time buyers, with lower average property prices than most towns with comparable transport links. Our advisers will help you understand your options, identify the right government schemes, and secure a mortgage that suits your circumstances.
Whether your current deal is coming to an end or you want to release equity from your Swindon home, our advisers will search the whole market to find you the best available rate and handle all the paperwork on your behalf.
Swindon offers some of the strongest buy-to-let yields in the South West and Wiltshire, with high tenant demand from the town's large working population. Our advisers can help you find the right product to make your Swindon investment work.
Swindon is one of the most active new build markets in Wiltshire, with major housebuilders delivering thousands of new homes across the borough. Our advisers are highly experienced with new build mortgages, developer incentives, and the timescales involved in getting you to completion.
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Yes. Alexander Southwell Mortgage Services provides whole-of-market mortgage advice to buyers across Swindon and Wiltshire. 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. Swindon offers excellent value for money, with average house prices typically ranging from £200,000 to £320,000. This makes Swindon one of the more accessible property markets for first-time buyers, particularly those looking for space within reach of Bristol, Oxford, and the M4 corridor.
Yes. Many lenders are happy to lend to self-employed applicants in Swindon, provided you can supply two years of accounts or SA302 tax calculations. Some specialist lenders will consider one year of trading. We work with a wide panel of lenders to find the right option for your circumstances.
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. Most Swindon estate agents will ask to see one before accepting an offer. We can arrange yours quickly, usually within 24 hours.