About The Mortgage Shop

Gary Fairhall

Director / Mortgage Advisor

Gary has over 30 years' experience in the financial services industry. He is very persistent in finding solutions to every challenging mortgage situation.

Gary is a keen sportsman, enjoying running, cycling and still playing football. He is also a very avid football fan.

gary.fairhall@themortgageshop.co.uk

Matthew Watson

Mortgage Advisor

Matthew has 15 years' experience in the financial services industry. He enjoys being able to help his clients with all their mortgage requirements.

Matt likes to spend time skiing with his family and training at the gym.

matt.watson@themortgageshop.co.uk

Tammy Palmer

Mortgage Advisor

Tammy has worked within Financial Services and Estate Agency since leaving school in 2004. Customer care is extremely important to her, and she will always ensure that her clients are looked after throughout the whole process.

In her spare time, Tammy is kept busy with her young children. Aside from this, she and her husband are keen property enthusiasts and have enjoyed renovating their own homes over the past few years.

tammy.palmer@themortgageshop.co.uk

Sophie Mitchell

Mortgage Advisor

Sophie has been in the financial services industry for the last eight years. She loves to help people and is always ready to take on any challenge.

In her spare time, Sophie enjoys walking her dog Pablo, going on holiday and visiting new places!

sophie.mitchell@themortgageshop.co.uk

Mike Friend

Mortgage Advisor

Mike has over 40 years' experience in the financial services industry, where he has acquired significant knowledge of the Mortgage market.

Mike enjoys watching football and spending time with his family. He has recently become a grandfather for the first time.

Henry Tucker

Mortgage Advisor

Henry is the youngest mortgage advisor at The Mortgage Shop. Having joined in 2016, Henry has gone from strength to strength and developed from one of the administration team to a fully qualified advisor!

Henry is a very good golfer, with a low handicap, and tries to play as much as he can when he's not a festival or on holiday!

henry.tucker@themortgageshop.co.uk

Harry Barrett

Mortgage Advisor

Harry has 20 years experience in property investment, both as a landlord and managing agent. As such, he's always been keen on finding the best deal and the best value at any given time, whether for himself or for others.

Harry enjoys all outdoor sports, as long as he's playing and not watching! He also loves spending time with his family.

Justine Harrod

Mortgage Advisor

Justine joined us during 2021 looking to continue her progression from a paraplanner to a mortgage advisor. She has now passed all her CEMAP exams and will be looking to start her full training in the coming months.

Justine loves to socialise with her friends and family and going on Holidays!

justine.harrod@themortgageshop.co.uk

Sam Henley

Mortgage Advisor

Sam has been in financial services since 2017, starting off in a mortgage administration role before qualifying as a mortgage adviser in 2018.

He originates from Faversham before moving to Thanet. He loves meeting new people and helping them in achieving the best mortgage solution for them.

Sam enjoys playing sport; squash, golf and football (Arsenal fan!)

sam.henley@themortgageshop.co.uk

Katie Powell

Personal Assistant

Katie has over 6 years experience in Estate agency with a local agent , and prior to this, over 9 years in the Financial services industry, passing her CEMAP exams in 2016. Customer care is extremely important to her and she welcomes new challenges. 

In her spare time Katie enjoys watching her son play football and keeping fit, which includes running and recently completing her first Tough Mudder.

Heidi Mallon

Personal Assistant

Heidi has worked for The Mortgage Shop (Kent) Ltd since 2005. She likes a challenge and like the rest of the team prides herself on the level of customer service she provides.

Heidi enjoys socialising and walking her dog.

heidi.mallon@themortgageshop.co.uk

Arthur Fairhall

Accounts Manager

Arthur has been with The Mortgage shop since it opened in 1996. He is pivotal in the day to day running of the business, dealing with the business accounts and payroll.

Arthur can always be found on the local golf course and has recently discovered cruise.

arthur.fairhall@themortgageshop.co.uk