Location Overview

**North West** (England) lists **634 FCA-regulated** mortgage brokers on Mortgage118. Typical sold prices here average **£217,428** — **up 4.5%** year-on-year.

The North West was one of England's strongest performers in 2025 with 4.5% growth. Manchester's continued development as a tech and media hub drives demand, while Liverpool and surrounding areas offer some of the UK's highest rental yields.

### What local advisers focus on

Together they cover **Residential, Buy-to-Let, First Time Buyers, Remortgages, Commercial, Adverse Credit** — useful whether you are buying for the first time, remortgaging, or building a buy-to-let portfolio.

Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: How many brokers are listed here?**
A: **634** FCA-regulated firms are shown for **North West**. Common focus areas include Residential, Buy-to-Let, First Time Buyers, Remortgages, Commercial.

**Q: What do typical property prices look like?**
A: The average price in our data is **£217,428** (up **4.5%** year-on-year). The North West was one of England's strongest performers in 2025 with 4.5% growth. Manchester's continued development as a tech and media hub drives demand, while Liverpool and surrounding areas offer some of the UK's highest rental yields.

**Q: Why use a broker instead of only my bank?**
A: Whole-of-market brokers usually scan **dozens of lenders**, including specialists you cannot walk into on the high street. They also know which underwriters are comfortable with local property types and survey quirks. Manchester property moves fast — having a mortgage agreement in principle before you start viewing is essential. A good local broker can get you AIP within 24 hours and knows which lenders process fastest.

**Q: What does advice typically cost?**
A: Many offer a **free first conversation**. After that, some are paid by lender commission only; others charge a **£300–£500** (or similar) fee on application or completion — always confirm in writing before you proceed.

**Q: What should I check before I choose?**
A: Confirm **FCA regulation** (everyone here is), match **specialisations** to your case (Residential, Buy-to-Let, First Time Buyers), and read **reviews**. You want plain-English options, not a single “take it or leave it” product.

**Q: Is adverse credit possible?**
A: Often yes. **North West** has advisers who work with **specialist lenders** when high-street banks say no. Earlier advice usually means more routes stay open.

Market Insights

Typical prices **£217,428**.

Annual movement about **4.5%** (rising).

### Mix of home types (averages)
- **Detached:** £385,196
- **Semi-detached:** £238,258
- **Terraced:** £174,873
- **Flats:** £140,410
- **First-time buyer purchases:** £189,056

### Borrowing costs in context

The Bank of England **Bank Rate** is one input to mortgage pricing; see the **Bank base rate** page on this site for the figure we publish. The deal you are offered still depends on **deposit**, **term**, **fixed vs variable**, and **affordability stress tests** — not any single headline rate.

Broker Analysis

You can compare **634** firms side by side. **37** show **10+ years** trading history.

Collective review score is **4.8/5** across **458** brokers with ratings — use it alongside specialisms and fee transparency.

Strongest demand on our list is for **Residential, Buy-to-Let, First Time Buyers, Remortgages**

Local Expertise

Prices moved about **4.5%** year-on-year (up), which can affect **loan-to-value bands** and seller expectations.

On the ground, a good adviser spots **survey quirks**, **lease issues**, and **lender overlays** that postcode-level stats miss.

Most offer a **no-obligation first call** so you can sense-check strategy before paying anything.

Process Guidance

- **Shortlist** two or three firms from the list above that match your situation (**North West** is already filtered for you).
- **Read** profiles for fees, specialisms, and how they prefer to work (phone, video, face-to-face).
- **Book a first call** — use it to test clarity and responsiveness, not just the rate quote.
- **Agreement in Principle (AIP)** — when you are ready, your broker can run this so offers carry more weight with agents and vendors.

About North West

Plain-English context for buyers and people remortgaging — what the market looks like, how advice works here, and what to do next.

Local snapshot

North West (England) lists 634 FCA-regulated mortgage brokers on Mortgage118. Typical sold prices here average £217,428 — up 4.5% year-on-year.

The North West was one of England's strongest performers in 2025 with 4.5% growth. Manchester's continued development as a tech and media hub drives demand, while Liverpool and surrounding areas offer some of the UK's highest rental yields.

What local advisers focus on

Together they cover Residential, Buy-to-Let, First Time Buyers, Remortgages, Commercial, Adverse Credit — useful whether you are buying for the first time, remortgaging, or building a buy-to-let portfolio.

Quick answers

How many brokers are listed here?: 634 FCA-regulated firms are shown for North West. Common focus areas include Residential, Buy-to-Let, First Time Buyers, Remortgages, Commercial.
What do typical property prices look like?: The average price in our data is £217,428 (up 4.5% year-on-year). The North West was one of England's strongest performers in 2025 with 4.5% growth. Manchester's continued development as a tech and media hub drives demand, while Liverpool and surrounding areas offer some of the UK's highest rental yields.
Why use a broker instead of only my bank?: Whole-of-market brokers usually scan dozens of lenders, including specialists you cannot walk into on the high street. They also know which underwriters are comfortable with local property types and survey quirks. Manchester property moves fast — having a mortgage agreement in principle before you start viewing is essential. A good local broker can get you AIP within 24 hours and knows which lenders process fastest.
What does advice typically cost?: Many offer a free first conversation. After that, some are paid by lender commission only; others charge a £300–£500 (or similar) fee on application or completion — always confirm in writing before you proceed.
What should I check before I choose?: Confirm FCA regulation (everyone here is), match specialisations to your case (Residential, Buy-to-Let, First Time Buyers), and read reviews. You want plain-English options, not a single “take it or leave it” product.

Prices and rates

Typical prices £217,428.

Annual movement about 4.5% (rising).

Mix of home types (averages)

Detached: £385,196

Semi-detached: £238,258

Terraced: £174,873

Flats: £140,410

First-time buyer purchases: £189,056

Borrowing costs in context

The Bank of England Bank Rate is one input to mortgage pricing; see the Bank base rate page on this site for the figure we publish. The deal you are offered still depends on deposit, term, fixed vs variable, and affordability stress tests — not any single headline rate.

Choosing advice

You can compare 634 firms side by side. 37 show 10+ years trading history.

Collective review score is 4.8/5 across 458 brokers with ratings — use it alongside specialisms and fee transparency.

Strongest demand on our list is for Residential, Buy-to-Let, First Time Buyers, Remortgages

Street-level detail

Prices moved about 4.5% year-on-year (up), which can affect loan-to-value bands and seller expectations.

On the ground, a good adviser spots survey quirks, lease issues, and lender overlays that postcode-level stats miss.

Most offer a no-obligation first call so you can sense-check strategy before paying anything.

From application to completion

Shortlist two or three firms from the list above that match your situation (North West is already filtered for you).

Read profiles for fees, specialisms, and how they prefer to work (phone, video, face-to-face).

Book a first call — use it to test clarity and responsiveness, not just the rate quote.

Agreement in Principle (AIP) — when you are ready, your broker can run this so offers carry more weight with agents and vendors.

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