Katie Lavender one of our Mortgage Advisors has just passed her Ce-map 2 exam meaning she is only 1 exam away from becoming fully qualified.

Katie who has been with Mortgage Required for over two years started working in our administration department learning the basics before joining the Mortgage Required Academy.

Katie Lavender Ce-Map Mortgage Broker

 Katie who already looks after her own clients under the supervision of Tracy Gordon and Craig Head is due to qualify before the end of 2015 making her one of the youngest fully qualified brokers in the country.

Katie can be contacted on 01628 507477.

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From 1st April 2025 the threshold will be reducing from £250,000 to £125,000

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Helping you understand the upcoming changes in stamp duty (SDLT) from April 2025.