Mortgage and insurance brokers open Thirsk head office

Julie Gilbert outside the new head office in Thirsk.

Mortgage and insurance brokers 1st Mortgage Services have opened a new head office in Thirsk market place.

The company was launched in 2008 by Julie Gilbert.

The business has expanded over the last 12 years, with additional staff to cover Ripon, Harrogate, York and the surrounding villages.

The new office has opened at 1 Finkle Street, Thirsk.

The firm intends to offer pre-booked appointments in person in the new year when restrictions will allow, all strictly in line with Covid-19 government guidance.

Julie said: “It’s long been my dream to open an office for 1st Mortgage Services in Thirsk and the central location overlooking the marketplace could not be more perfect.

“I’ve walked around the marketplace for years hoping to one day have the business big enough to be in this very building.

“Our clients are the beating heart of our business and this exciting move will enable us to help more people with our services, in Thirsk and beyond.”

1st Mortgage Services offers a range of advice and support particularly for first time buyers, re-mortgages, people going through divorce or portfolio buy to let landlords.

They also give advice on insurances to protect your mortgage, your income and home.

Councillor David Duffey, Mayor of Thirsk, said: “Thirsk Town Council is always pleased to welcome new businesses to Thirsk, this is especially pertinent in these difficult times of the pandemic when many businesses are struggling.

“As mayor of Thirsk I welcome 1st Mortgage Services and wish them every success in the future.”

Julie is no stranger to adapting to challenging situations, having first opened the business just prior to the 2008 financial crash.

The team have continued to advise clients over the phone and digitally.

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