Mortgage Brokers in Exeter, South West

Location Overview

**Exeter** (South West) lists **45 FCA-regulated** mortgage brokers on Mortgage118. Typical sold prices here average **£283,194** — **down 1.7%** year-on-year.

The South West saw modest growth of 0.3% in 2025. The region's mix of coastal towns, rural areas, and cities like Bristol creates a varied market. Remote working trends continue to support demand in previously less accessible locations.

### What local advisers focus on

Together they cover **Buy-to-Let, Commercial, Bridging, Self Build, Refurbishment, Ltd Co** — 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: **45** FCA-regulated firms are shown for **Exeter**. Common focus areas include Buy-to-Let, Commercial, Bridging, Self Build, Refurbishment.

**Q: What do typical property prices look like?**
A: The average price in our data is **£283,194** (down **1.7%** year-on-year). The South West saw modest growth of 0.3% in 2025. The region's mix of coastal towns, rural areas, and cities like Bristol creates a varied market. Remote working trends continue to support demand in previously less accessible locations.

**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. Property types vary enormously — from Bristol city flats to Cornish cottages. A local broker who understands non-standard construction (common in older properties here) can access specialist lenders most buyers wouldn't find on their own.

**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 (Buy-to-Let, Commercial, Bridging), 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. **Exeter** 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 **£283,194**.

Annual movement about **1.7%** (falling).

### Mix of home types (averages)
- **Detached:** £517,146
- **Semi-detached:** £345,367
- **Terraced:** £282,579
- **Flats:** £167,442
- **First-time buyer purchases:** £244,478

### 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 **45** firms side by side. **3** show **10+ years** trading history.

Collective review score is **4.7/5** across **32** brokers with ratings — use it alongside specialisms and fee transparency.

Strongest demand on our list is for **Buy-to-Let, Commercial, Bridging, Self Build**. Commercial and development lending options appear on the roster — useful if you are outside vanilla residential.

Local Expertise

Property types vary enormously — from Bristol city flats to Cornish cottages. A local broker who understands non-standard construction (common in older properties here) can access specialist lenders most buyers wouldn't find on their own.

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 (**Exeter** 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 Exeter

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

Compact table of top mortgage brokers in Exeter
#	Broker	Verified	Rating
1	Aquila Financial Management Ltd	Unverified	5.0 (1)
2	Beerstone Financial Services	Unverified	5.0 (37)
3	Amber River Shipman Wealth	Unverified	5.0 (2)
4	Pointers Financial	Unverified	5.0 (151)
5	Cooper Associates Ltd Exeter	Unverified	5.0 (2)
6	Opie & Associates	Unverified	5.0 (37)
7	Team Financial Services Ltd	Unverified	5.0 (29)
8	Logical Mortgages	Unverified	5.0 (125)
9	Bricks Finance Ltd	Unverified	5.0 (2)
10	WorkTravel Investor's Properties Guaranteed Rent Agency	Unverified	5.0 (4)

Local snapshot

Exeter (South West) lists 45 FCA-regulated mortgage brokers on Mortgage118. Typical sold prices here average £283,194 — down 1.7% year-on-year.

The South West saw modest growth of 0.3% in 2025. The region's mix of coastal towns, rural areas, and cities like Bristol creates a varied market. Remote working trends continue to support demand in previously less accessible locations.

What local advisers focus on

Together they cover Buy-to-Let, Commercial, Bridging, Self Build, Refurbishment, Ltd Co — 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?: 45 FCA-regulated firms are shown for Exeter. Common focus areas include Buy-to-Let, Commercial, Bridging, Self Build, Refurbishment.
What do typical property prices look like?: The average price in our data is £283,194 (down 1.7% year-on-year). The South West saw modest growth of 0.3% in 2025. The region's mix of coastal towns, rural areas, and cities like Bristol creates a varied market. Remote working trends continue to support demand in previously less accessible locations.
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. Property types vary enormously — from Bristol city flats to Cornish cottages. A local broker who understands non-standard construction (common in older properties here) can access specialist lenders most buyers wouldn't find on their own.
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 (Buy-to-Let, Commercial, Bridging), and read reviews. You want plain-English options, not a single “take it or leave it” product.

Prices and rates

Typical prices £283,194.

Annual movement about 1.7% (falling).

Mix of home types (averages)

Detached: £517,146
Semi-detached: £345,367
Terraced: £282,579
Flats: £167,442
First-time buyer purchases: £244,478

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 45 firms side by side. 3 show 10+ years trading history.

Collective review score is 4.7/5 across 32 brokers with ratings — use it alongside specialisms and fee transparency.

Strongest demand on our list is for Buy-to-Let, Commercial, Bridging, Self Build. Commercial and development lending options appear on the roster — useful if you are outside vanilla residential.

Street-level detail

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 (Exeter 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.

Find the Best Mortgage Brokers or Advisers in Exeter

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Top 10 mortgage brokers in Exeter

Aquila Financial Management Ltd

Beerstone Financial Services

Amber River Shipman Wealth

Pointers Financial

Cooper Associates Ltd Exeter

Opie & Associates

Team Financial Services Ltd

Logical Mortgages

Bricks Finance Ltd

WorkTravel Investor's Properties Guaranteed Rent Agency

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