Basildon covers the SS14 to SS17 postcodes, taking in Laindon, Langdon Hills, Pitsea, Vange and the surrounding villages. There are also pockets of partial RM postcodes around the western edge of the borough. The market is mixed, with a strong first-time buyer base, an active buy-to-let presence around the town centre, and family home-mover activity in Langdon Hills. Nearby Wickford has its own dedicated page.

What we do here

Mortgage and protection advice for the four cases we see most. Named adviser, wherever possible.

First-time buyer mortgages in Basildon

Basildon is one of the more affordable points on the Essex commuter line, which makes it a strong first-time buyer market. We work the 5%, 10% and 15% deposit routes and the new-build schemes that suit the area.

First-time buyer advice

Remortgaging in Basildon

Many Basildon owners took five-year fixes in 2020 and 2021. We tell you whether to switch, do a product transfer or sit on a tracker for now.

Remortgage advice

Buy-to-let mortgages in Basildon

Steady rental yields and a relatively low entry price make Basildon a popular landlord patch. Limited company, HMO and first-time landlord cases all in scope.

Buy-to-let advice

Protection advice in Basildon

Life cover, critical illness and income protection alongside your mortgage. Named adviser support wherever possible, no call centre, no upsell.

Protection advice

Why choose Major Money Matters in Basildon

Basildon is 15 minutes down the A127 from our Romford office and we have been placing mortgages here since 2004. We know which streets value cleanly, which estates have leasehold quirks worth flagging early, and which lenders are friendly to ex-local-authority stock. You get a named adviser, not a phone queue.

Reviews

What our clients say

Real reviews from clients across Romford and Essex, verified on Google.

Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 92 Google reviews Read the reviews on Google

    
 
 
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   Paul Maysmith 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Always a great experience. Thanks to Mark Potter, Chantel Smith on the mortgage side and Oliver Alan on the insurance. Can't recommend the team highly enough.
  
 
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   Ramona Iuga 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 5 stars service,Mark and the team always offer a great service and support all the way,highly recommended.
  
 
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   Fancy Window Cleaners 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent service from Mark and the team as always.
  
 
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   Kelly Sainty 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The second time we’ve used major money matters and cannot fault anything! Both Mark and Chantel as helpful as ever
  
 
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   Amy Phillips 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A huge thank you to Billy for all his support throughout my mortgage process. He was knowledgeable, approachable, and always happy to answer my questions, making everything easy to understand and much less stressful. His advice and guidance were invaluable, and I always felt confident I was in good hands. I really appreciate all his help and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a fantastic mortgage advisor. Thank you, Billy!
  
 
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   Robert Larkey 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Top quality service no fuss straightforward advice and actioned quickly once right product decided on
  
 
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   Montell Chukwu 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I was recommended major money matters through a friend and they haven’t been short of fantastic, Oliver Potter who handle my mortgage offered a perfect service, can’t recommend them enough!
  
 
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   Billy Camden 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The whole team at Major Money Matters are an absolute dream to work with. Their expertise, speed and friendly approach made what we thought was going to be an arduous process quick and simple. Mark, Oli and Lee were always just a phone call away if we had any questions and provided clear and easy to understand advice/guidance. We would recommend their services to anybody.

Basildon mortgage advice from a local broker

Phone, video or in person at the Romford office. Quick 15-minute fact-find call to map out what is realistic.

Book a quick 15-minute call Call 01708 629 983

We aim to return your call as quickly as we can. Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm, weekend appointments on request.

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