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The company, which is based in Upham
near Southampton, is currently developing approximately £3.5m of office space. However, it needed £150,000 to progress
a new scheme, which would be used to cover planning costs, architects’ fees, environmental reports, legal fees, and working capital. Business development director at Reward Finance Group, Parisa Lian, said “When we were approached by Calvin, he informed us why it was urgent for the funding to be arranged. I met with the MD of Firgrove Holdings, Mike Gould, and the rest of the team, took a tour of their previous projects, which are of high quality, and had a look around the new development. “I was impressed with the way they operate
and, using external assets as leverage, we were able to move the deal forward by providing the company with the £150,000 needed within a short timeframe.”
Three new area directors have joined Just Mortgages’ self-employed division as part of the company’s wider growth plans. Jonathan Phillips joined last month, while Preeti Ferrier and Lisa Whiteley joined in the summer. In their new roles, they will provide complete support and backing to Just Mortgages’ self-employed brokers. Mr Phillips said: “I really enjoy working
with brokers, sharing ideas, and helping them develop, and I think the fact I have worked across so many roles means I am able to look at the advisers’ businesses from another point of view and offer different ideas and insight to help them succeed.”
Specialist lender Together has helped a client renovate his new home and pay a solicitor’s bill after he was hit with an unexpected three- month delay on the sale of his house. Nick Jones, head of specialist distribution,
said: “This kind of case demonstrates how we can work closely with a broker to pull out all the stops when we are up against time.”
Just has unveiled a free digital marketplace for the management, oversight, and enforcement of judgment debt. Jamie Waller, chairman at Just, said:
“Just believes that everyone has the right to be paid what they are owed. Today the industry is not working effectively. With
October 2019
The Moving Hub has claimed the title of Best Technology Based Conveyancing Firm – UK in the 2019 Legal Awards. Peter Joseph, CEO at The Moving Hub, said: “It is always
a great feeling to be recognised within your chosen industry, by your clients and by your peers. And this is especially sweet when you are a relatively new entrant who is looking to disrupt the marketplace and change how estate agents and financial intermediaries are viewing the quality and accessibility of conveyancing options for their clients. “Technology is changing the way we all do business. In
Peter Joseph
our sector alone, a greater number of platforms, systems and tools are delivering superior service and experience to help agents and business introducers to convert and retain more clients, plus bolster referral levels. We will continue working hard to remain at the forefront of this movement and offer the support, as well as innovation, to ensure we become the ultimate plug-in conveyancing solution for estate agents and the intermediary market.”
better training, rigorously upheld ISO standards, and smart technology, enforcing unpaid judgment debts can be carried out with fairness and compassion, protecting both the welfare of the debtor and the reputation of the creditor. It is just to do it right.” Dominic Briggs, managing director at
Just, added: “When an officer arrives to collect an unpaid debt, they are representing not just our company, but our client’s company, as well as engaging with people who may be having a difficult time. It is not enough for them to simply be compliant with the law. We need to go over and above, to equip each officer with the training and information they need to engage with debtors in the right way, at the right time, and with the emotional intelligence required to achieve the right outcome.”
MAPIO Financial is a brand new financial-services company focusing on mortgages and insurance protection. Founded by Liz Murdie and Scott
Anscomb, who have been in the mortgage business for a combined 30 years, they saw a gap in the market for a family-focussed company providing advice on mortgages, plus what they see as vital insurance protection. Ms Murdie said: “Our key goal is to be approachable, trustworthy, and a
pleasure to deal with, and we hope to look after you throughout your financial life. We are looking to grow our business and we see a great future ahead, but we will not lose our hands-on and friendly approach to our customers to ensure they are well looked after financially.”
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The Credit Services Association (CSA) has appointed Peter Hayle to the newly-created role of director of finance and operations. John Ricketts, chair of the CSA, said:
“Our industry is becoming increasingly complex, and Peter’s appointment will allow the CSA CEO and the board to focus on critical areas of lobbying, strategy, and policy, safe in the knowledge that the financial wellbeing and operational performance is in safe hands. “As the association expands, especially
in critical areas such as L&D and targeted apprenticeships, it is clear that we need to have the infrastructure and resource in place to support our members’ needs.” His appointment follows after Henry
Aitchison, a former policy adviser with the FLA and OFT, joined the association in the newly-created role of head of policy.
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