Leston Mortgages

Leston Mortgages, mortgage brokerage in Newcastle

Leston Mortgages is a mortgage brokerage based in Great Park, Newcastle, serving clients in Newcastle, Gosforth, the wider North East of England and throughout the UK. Its model is built on personal service: clients deal directly with an experienced adviser who manages the entire mortgage process, from the first conversation through to completion.

The firm presents itself as a faster, more personal alternative to traditional banking, with particular focus on first-time buyers, home movers, homeowners looking to remortgage and property investors. It also offers specialist help to those who have previously struggled because of bad credit or complex income.

Mortgage advice services

The core service covers residential mortgages, buy-to-let and more complex needs. The company compares options across more than a hundred UK lenders, including high street banks and specialist lenders, and explains the recommendation clearly so clients understand why it fits their situation.

It also proactively monitors interest rates throughout the process, through to completion, in case a better option becomes available. This ongoing monitoring is part of its distinctive proposition.

Protection and legal support

Leston Mortgages offers advice on protection insurance: life, critical illness and income protection, with the aim of helping clients understand the options available to protect their home, income and family. It also facilitates contact with conveyancing partners to simplify the legal side of buying, selling or remortgaging.

It can also connect clients with trusted professionals in Newcastle and the North East for specialist services such as property surveys, insurance and other occasional needs.

Client profile and experience

The company handles both straightforward situations and cases requiring more detailed analysis. Its accumulated experience spans almost a decade and covers standard mortgages, clients with bad credit and complex income. The principal adviser, Shaun Eggleston, is repeatedly mentioned in client reviews for his market knowledge, speed and availability.

Reviews on Google highlight the speed of processing, constant communication and the ability to find lower rates than those clients had obtained themselves. Several reviews mention that the adviser reviewed rates during the process and secured reductions before completion.

How the firm works

The process is structured in five steps: an initial conversation to establish goals and budget; a full review of income and circumstances; a compared recommendation across the lenders on its panel; management through to completion; and ongoing support after the transaction is completed, with monitoring for future remortgages or property plans.

The company states that a mortgage advice fee may apply, the exact amount depending on the client's circumstances and ranging between £350 and £750, which is discussed and agreed at the earliest opportunity.

Availability and appointments

Leston Mortgages offers flexible appointments, adapted to clients' work and family schedules. The published hours are Monday to Friday 09:00 to 19:00, Saturdays 09:00 to 17:00 and Sundays 09:00 to 12:00.