Chris — Founder of some of the UK's most leading brands.
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I'm Chris — a UK serial entrepreneur with fifteen years building mortgage and wealth brands. I've launched The Mortgage Hut, Police Mortgages and the Airline Mortgage Shop, run Nested's Southampton estate agency, and led Mortgage Finder to become the Middle East's number-one mortgage advisory firm.
My work extends into managing and investing in ventures across hospitality, technology, and property. Along the way I've been fortunate to share insights in Bloomberg, Reuters and the BBC — and regularly contribute to broadcast programmes. To me, leadership isn't about sitting behind a desk — it's inspiring others, fostering growth, and making a real impact.
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Founder · Investor · Advisor
Based
Southampton, UK
Markets
UK · Middle East
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Recent interviews, podcasts and broadcast appearances on founder life, mortgages, and building businesses that last.
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Selected Ventures
A portfolio of mortgage,
property & wealth brands.
01 — Consumer Mortgages · UK
The Mortgage Hut
Founded in 2011 as my first venture into finance. An award-winning UK brokerage, helping clients navigate 90 lenders and 11,000 products.
02 — Specialist Mortgages · UK
Police Mortgages
Founded by a former Police Constable to serve officers and their families. Linked with 23 Police Federations across the UK.
03 — Specialist Mortgages · UK
Airline Mortgage Shop
Specialised mortgage advice for airline professionals — tailored solutions for the unique financial profiles of commercial aviation careers.
04 — Estate Agency · UK
Nested Southampton
I partnered with Nested to lead Southampton — state-of-the-art technology and marketing solutions, empowering homeowners to sell with ease.
05 — Payments · Spain
Pagaro
A payments venture I co-founded in Madrid, bringing next-generation card processing to growing businesses. Latest-generation terminals with dual 4G and Wi-Fi connectivity, faster transactions and next-day settlement.
06 — Wealth Management · UK
William James Wealth
Tailored financial planning and wealth advisory services — helping clients build, protect and grow their long-term financial future.
Advisory
Helping businesses scale.
Vision, strategy and the right team — hands-on support for founders and leadership teams across the UK and Middle East.
Featured case study · Dubai
Take Takeem for example — what started as an idea is now a game-changing rental platform in Dubai. I've been involved from the start, helping secure funding, shape strategy, and set the business up for long-term success.
Earlier
As Managing Director of Mortgage Finder, I transformed a niche UAE brokerage into the Middle East's top mortgage advisory firm — capturing nearly half of the UAE market.
Beyond Finance
Into hospitality.
Board roles in Southampton's hospitality scene — guiding strategy, growth and the experience of two of the city's best-known venues.
By the Numbers
“Leadership isn't about sitting behind a desk — it's about inspiring others, fostering growth, and making a real impact.”
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Mortgage & wealth brands
Years building
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Across The Mortgage Hut
UK lenders
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Available to clients
Mortgage products
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Partnered across the UK
Police Federations
What People Say
You need a good manager to turn a failed business around, but you need a great manager to make a successful business even more successful — and that's exactly what Chris brings. Creative, hands-on, organised, and full of contagious focused energy.
I've seen him bring in his hard work, passion and many years of experience to completely reshape the company we work for. Although he was technically my manager it rarely felt that way — he empowers people with minimum intervention so they can do what they're best at.
His knowledge, work ethic and motivation are skills he has nurtured himself and passed on to so many others. His ability and flair to spot and develop an opportunity is second to none. If you're considering transacting business with Chris — do not hesitate.
From the Notes
Founder notes,
fresh off the desk.
View all notesFounder notes · 22 April 2026 · 2 min read
Why I'm still betting on Southampton
Fifteen years building mortgage brands taught me the south coast isn't a fallback — it's the ground I keep choosing on purpose.
Insights · 14 March 2026 · 2 min read
What I'm watching in UK mortgages this year
Three things mortgage brokers should be paying close attention to in 2026 — and one thing nearly everyone overestimates.
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