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With access to a comprehensive range of lenders, Knight James are able to offer its clients impartial mortgage and protection advice.

We have many years’ experience of working with clients on both a residential and buy-to-let basis and our team takes enormous pride in offering our clients the highest level of customer service throughout every stage of the process.

Whether you are a first-time buyer, home mover, re-mortgaging, taking out a secured loan or simply reviewing your existing arrangements, we will find the best product to suit your individual circumstances.

If you are considering releasing equity or later life lending we are able to advise on Lifetime Mortgages.

In addition, we also offer advice on your mortgage-related protection products including life cover, critical illness, income protection and building and contents insurance.

The Financial Conduct Authority does not regulate some aspects of Buy to Let mortgages.

Our team

There is a family feel about Knight James which comes from dealing with a close-knit team of positive people.
Paul Basson
Paul Basson Founder

The cornerstone of good financial advice is to educate our clients to make the correct financial decision, a decision they’re content with rather than having a dictatorial approach.

Founded Knight James

2000

Area of expertise

Helping private individuals and business owners fulfil their financial goals and making the complex simple.

Keen to move with the times, I embrace progress within the financial services industry and keep an open-minded approach to new ideas and strategies on behalf of my clients. I specialise in the following areas:

  • Investment planning
  • Pathway to retirement planning
  • At retirement planning
  • Corporate financial advice

Top tip

Don’t forget to live and enjoy your life, you never know what’s around the corner.

First job

Motor Insurance Claims Negotiator for the Western Australian Insurance Company.

Favourite pastime

A very frustrated golfer and supporter of Arsenal.

What clients would be surprised to know about me

Aside from being a hip hop dancer back in the day, yes really, I was also to be found playing percussion in the early 90s at various clubs.

The Financial Conduct Authority does not regulate some aspects of corporate financial planning advice.

Joanne Hillier
Joanne Hillier Mortgage and Protection Adviser

Started at Knight James

2021

Area of expertise

Mortgages, Equity Release and Protection

Top tip

“Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.” – Alexander Graham Bell

First job

Kitchen Assistant

Favourite pastime

Spending time with my family and friends

What clients would be surprised to know about me

I am a Girlguiding Leader and have been since 2000.

Steve Brown
Steve Brown Mortgage Adviser

Started at Knight James

2023

Area of expertise

Mortgages, but always learning

Top tip

Look after your health and your wealth will follow

First job

Treasury back office at RBS and I have almost 20 years of finance experience as an equity trader in my first job

Favourite pastime

Playing sports, particularly football and golf

What clients would be surprised to know about me

I’m a qualified personal trainer

Michelle Lucas
Michelle Lucas Mortgage Administrator

Started at Knight James

2021

Area of expertise

All areas of dealing with mortgage lenders, surveyors and solicitors on our clients’ behalf. 

Top tip

Always make sure you’re equipped with the best stationary!

First job

Cash Office Host, Chessington World of Adventures

Favourite pastime

Spending time with my son, socialising with friends and cinema trips!

What clients would be surprised to know about me

Before having my son, I used to enjoy horse riding twice a week.

Rusty
Rusty Head of Security

Started at Knight James

Since I was 13 weeks old

Area of expertise

Downward Dog Yoga Position

Top tip

Make sure your owners have plenty of cash for treats

First job

Chasing wildlife in my garden. I’m paid 2 treats an hour

Favourite pastime

Sleeping in awkward places – such as the office stairs!

What clients would be surprised to know about me

Something clients would be surprised about – I was dog of the month in About Thames Ditton

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