0330 038 8942
Based in Stoke-on-Trent
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FCA status: Certified by Firm
Carl is fully authorised under the FCA's Senior Managers & Certification Regime. A regulated Senior Manager has confirmed Carl's status
Last checked: 08 December 2025
Carl is fully authorised under the FCA's Senior Managers & Certification Regime. A regulated Senior Manager has confirmed Carl's status
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Independent Mortgage Adviser
Carl can advise across a wide range of mortgage products in the market. It is important to ask if Carl checks lenders’ direct-only deals.
Last checked: 12 August 2025
Carl can advise across a wide range of mortgage products in the market. It is important to ask if Carl checks lenders’ direct-only deals.
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100% of VouchedFor users have had a positive (4 or 5 star) first experience with Carl (based on 24 first impressions)
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100% of VouchedFor users have had a positive (4 or 5 star) first experience with Carl (based on 24 first impressions)
I have been helping my clients for many years in this ever changing market. I cover all aspects of Mortgage Advice, whether you require help as a First Time Buyer, Remortgage for a new deal or would like to raise addtional funds for home improvements, Retirement Interest Only Mortgages, Buy to Let if you would like to start your journey! or you have a portfolio of properties. We don't just arrange mortgages either! It's so important to ensure you have protection in place for Life Cover, Critical Illness & Income Protection so you have peace of mind for you and your family. I am also qualified to give advice in Equity Release / Lifetime Mortgages, so any questions you have or just curious to have this explained to you, let me know. I can also arrange and give you advice on Wills & Estate Planning, so we can give you a full range of services to ensure you have evrything in place. We will refer you to Elsby Wills UK for this service. You are in safe hands I am a member of Equity Release Council. I am also an Associate Member of The Society of Will Writers (ASWW). Clients who know me know we go the extra mile for you to find the best solutions for you and my team will look after you once you become a client, we will look after you and your mortgage / protection for many years to ensure you are always on the best deal or plan for your circumstances. So why not book a call, video meeting or pop in the office for an informal chat and see how different we are. I can offer home appointments but please check with me on location and availability. Lenders are so different on their criteria what they offer and this is why its so important to go to an experienced Advisor and not just to your lender. Its the same for Protection, providers cover is so different and this is why we look for the best policies for your circumstances and tailor them to your requirements, ask us why we place your policies in Trust as well if appropriate! For Mortgages, Protection and Equity release, Carl Elsby is an adviser with Julian Harris Mortgages Ltd (FCA No. 304155), which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Think carefully before securing debts against your home. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage or any other debt secured on it. Please note that some mortgages such as commercial BTLs are not regulated by the FCA.
