First Finance Group

Calling all landlords, Portfolio or just starting out! We’re excited to invite you to our Professional Landlord Event taking place on Wednesday, 3rd December – the perfect opportunity to network, learn, and connect with industry experts and fellow landlords. This event is in association with Jacksons. & Clive Owen LLP Whether you have a growing property portfolio or are taking your first steps into buy-to-let, this evening is designed with you in mind. We’re especially pleased to welcome Paragon Banking Group PLC as one of our key speakers. A leading buy-to-let specialist, Paragon will be sharing their unique insights, products, and expert advice to help landlords navigate the current market with confidence. ✅ Network with property professionals ✅ Meet a range of industry exhibitors ✅ Gain valuable insights and support Attendance is FREE, but spaces are limited book your ticket now via Try Booking: https://lnkd.in/ehQGkBd9 We look forward to seeing those attending on the night and please feel free to share this event within your networks! #LandlordEvent #BuyToLet #PropertyNetworking #ParagonBank #PropertyInvestment #Landlords #RealEstateNetworking Ben Riley Dionne Lambert Thelma Bell Graham Hickey Emily Bentley Alexander Smith Jonathan Wall Kim Dosanjh Daniel Tumilty Lee Watson - 07740340245 Stuart Nicholls Stephen Harrison Tim Sweetman

Looking forward to getting back in the room tomorrow with our brilliant First for Networking group! We’re all about sharing connections, supporting one another, and helping businesses connect and grow. If you’ve got a space in your diary, why not join us? We’ve still got a few FREE tickets available! 📍 Swalwell Cricket Club, Derwenthaugh Park Spa Well Road, NE21 6JA 🕘 Wednesday 15th Oct from 9:00am – teas & coffees to kick things off ⚡ Speed networking from 9:30–10:30am 🎟️ Book your free spot here: https://lnkd.in/gd8HA4xY A warm welcome and great conversations guaranteed. #Networking #BusinessGrowth #FirstForNetworking #LocalBusiness #NorthEastNetworking #SpeedNetworking Dionne Lambert Graham Hickey Katie Batch Shannon Burgess Georgia Aitken Lucy Brown Jenny Bullock Emma Ditchburn Abi Dodwell Trevor Gay Louise Hodgson 🍀Caroline Nevin Claire Lou Robinson Robbie Trainer David Turk David Thompson Rachael Masterman Susan Mandala, PhD Wayne Marshall Ian Dawson Alan Green 📸Rob Matthewson

We’re excited to announce our 2nd Professional Landlord Event of the Year in collaboration with Jacksons. & Clive Owen LLP Whether you're a seasoned investor or preparing to purchase your very first property, this event is tailored to support landlords at every stage of their journey. 📅 Date: Wednesday, 3 December 2025 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 📍 Location: Crathorne Hall Hotel, Near Yarm, North Yorkshire TS15 0AR 🥂 Enjoy a free welcome drink and canapés on arrival courtesy of Aspray Ltd Coming hot off the back of the latest Budget Statement (just one week earlier) – find out how any changes may impact the Buy-to-Let sector, and what it means for your property plans going into 2026. Join us for an evening of expert insights, market updates, and networking opportunities with like-minded landlords. Our exhibitors of industry professionals will be covering the latest trends in the Buy-to-Let market What to expect: ✅ Insightful talks from industry experts inc Paragon Banking Group PLC ✅ Analysis of Budget 2025 and what it means for landlords ✅ Latest Buy-to-Let market trends and updates ✅ Networking with other landlords Spaces are limited secure your FREE ticket today via this link - https://lnkd.in/ehQGkBd9 #LandlordEvent #BuyToLet #Budget2025 #PropertyInvestment #LandlordCommunity #NetworkingEvent #UKPropertyMarket #ProfessionalLandlords #RealEstate #CrathorneHall Ben Riley Graham Hickey Thelma Bell Dionne Lambert Emily Bentley Alexander Smith Jonathan Wall Daniel Tumilty Kim Dosanjh Lee Watson - 07740340245 Stephen Harrison Tim Sweetman Philip McGuire Sally Wright CeMAP Stuart Nicholls David Paton

First for Networking is back! After our summer break in August, we’re excited to welcome you to our next event on Wednesday 10th September. Whether you’re a regular or thinking of joining us for the first time, this is a fantastic opportunity to build new business connections in a relaxed and welcoming environment. We’ll kick things off with tea, coffee, and informal chats before diving into our ever-popular Speed Networking session (9:30–10:30am). These 10–12 minute mini-group conversations are a brilliant way to meet more people in less time, perfect for busy professionals looking to grow their network effectively. Why attend? • Build genuine business connections • Fresh ideas, referrals & opportunities • Boost your profile locally • Share support and insights • Give your sales push the Q4 momentum it needs If you already attend regularly, we’d love it if you could bring a guest or share this with your network the more, the merrier! 📍 When: Wednesday 10th September 🕘 Time: Arrive from 9am | Speed Networking 9:30–10:30am ☕ Extras: Free tea & coffee | Friendly faces | Great conversations 🎟️ Book your free ticket here: https://lnkd.in/gd8HA4xY Amanda Macdonald Dionne Lambert Thelma Bell Ben Riley David Thompson AJ Atkinson Kim Dosanjh Andrew Fox Caroline Nevin Kirsty Hutton Nicola Emerson Anita Economides Wayne Marshall Rachael Masterman Paula Mitchell Stacey Wilson Robbie Trainer Tracey Tait ☕ David Ross Claire Lou Robinson Ben Holmes Alan Green 📸 Ian Dawson Harry Mason Victoria Blackham Claire Fenwick MCIM Georgia Aitken Joanne Fowler Katie Batch Lauren Coates Rob Matthewson Emma Mansell Darren Tate Emma Ditchburn Jenny Bullock Craig Wightman Phil Young Hannah Stewart

Exciting news from First Finance Group We were recently invited to take part in the podcast “Making Sense of Residential Jargon”, now available to listen on Apple, Spotify, and Amazon. In this episode, Graham from FFG joined Steven & Nicola from Richard Reed Solicitors hosted by Sarah Reid to break down the jargon around residential property purchases – making the process clearer and more accessible for everyone. A big thank you to the brilliant team at Moja for producing this episode! 👏 Give it a listen and let us know your thoughts! Apple: url.td/zX0Hf Spotify: https://url.td/KBWJb Amazon Podcasts: https://url.td/42l3S RSS: https://url.td/ZAmRr Ben Riley Amanda Macdonald Dionne Lambert Thelma Bell Rachel Marlow Kayne Bainbridge Lottie Steele Philip McGuire

Client Feedback Like This Makes Our Day! We’re always so pleased when we receive kind words from our clients. It reminds us exactly why we do what we do. Thank you to all our amazing clients for trusting us your feedback means everything. #ClientReview #ThankYou #MortgageAdvice #CustomerExperience #TrustedService #TeamWork Ben Riley Philip McGuire Thelma Bell Amanda Macdonald Dionne Lambert Graham Hickey Kayne Bainbridge Rachel Marlow

Final Networking Event Before Our Summer Break! We still have tickets available for our First for Networking morning on Wednesday, 16th July so if you’re free, why not pop along? Whether you’re a regular or thinking of joining us for the first time, this is a brilliant opportunity to meet new people and build genuine connections in a relaxed, welcoming environment. We’ll start the morning with tea, coffee and informal chats, then jump into our ever-popular Speed Networking session from 9:30–10:30am. These quick mini-group conversations (10–12 minutes) are perfect for busy professionals looking to grow their network efficiently. Why come along? Make real business connections Pick up fresh ideas and referrals Raise your local profile Share opportunities and support others If you’re a regular, we’d love you to spread the word — bring a friend or colleague along too. The more, the merrier! Where: Swalwell Cricket Club, Blaydon-on-Tyne, NE21 6JA Date: Wednesday, 18th June Time: Arrive from 9am | Speed Networking 9:30–10:30am Extras: Free tea & coffee | Friendly faces | Great conversations Book your free ticket here: https://lnkd.in/gd8HA4xY This is our final event before our August summer break — we’ll be back on Wednesday, 10th September, so don’t miss out! Graham Hickey Dionne Lambert Ben Riley David Thompson Emma Mansell Rachael Masterman Caroline Nevin Anita Economides Nicola Emerson Wayne Marshall Ben Holmes Susan Mandala, PhD Paul Lawton Patricia Hall Kim Dosanjh Ian Dawson Craig Wightman Victoria Blackham Harry Mason Emma Ditchburn Claire Lou Robinson Robbie Trainer Joanne Fowler Georgia Aitken Stacey Wilson Kirsty Snowball Katie Batch Louise Hodgson

Are you a motivated mortgage adviser ready to take your career to the next level? We at First Finance Group are looking to grow and would love you to become part of a dynamic team where your skills and ambition will be rewarded! *Strong communication and interpersonal skills *Proven record of consistently achieving sales targets *Ability to thrive in a fast-paced financial services environment *Minimum 2 years’ experience with CeMAP qualification required At First Finance Group, we value our people and provide the support you need. If you are interested please send your CV to- [email protected] Ben Riley Amanda Macdonald Dionne Lambert Thelma Bell Graham Hickey Philip McGuire Penny McGuire

Friday Feedback - We don't need to add anything to this feedback but we NEED to share it... Dear Emma I have now found a property to purchase, I just wanted to thank Living Local Homes for putting me in touch with Thelma Bell. She has been my mortgage advisor and I was put in touch through Living Local Homes. I can't put into words how amazing she has been and how much she has helped me. She even took time out of her holiday to speak with me recently. As a first time buyer, having someone being able to advise "holistically" has been invaluable to me. I have seen two mortgage advisors previously, and although they were really helpful in many ways, I didn't connect with them the way I did with Thelma. I think having a female advisor being able to explain things in a way I understood really helped me too. Thank you so much for putting me in touch with her. She's an absolute gem. Best wishes Rachel If you would like service this for your clients then please speak to Graham or Amanda we would love to help. Ben Riley Dionne Lambert Emma Mansell #customerservice #feedback #estateagents

Lovely review for one of our Advisers - Thelma Bell👏👏👏👏 Thelma Bell Graham Hickey Ben Riley Dionne Lambert