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YOUR HOME /PROPERTY MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE.
MOST BUY TO LET REMORTGAGES ARE NOT REGULATED BY THE FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY.

Who regulates us?

ARA mortgages & Financial Services is a trading name of Pia Financial Services Ltd and ARA mortgages Financial Services is the name under which we carry out these services. ARA mortgages & Financial Services is not a business in it’s own right, it is part of Pia Financial Services Ltd, an appointed representative of The Openwork Partnership, a trading style of Openwork Limited. Pia Financial Services Limited was set up in 2007 and has been part of The Openwork Partnership since 2011.

The Openwork Partnership is one of the UK’s largest Financial Advice networks, with over 4,500 advisers and in excess of 700 appointed representatives based throughout the UK.

For further confirmation, visit the FCA’s website or contact them at 0800 111 6768.

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About Me

I am a qualified Mortgage & Protection Adviser dedicated to helping you secure not just the right mortgage, but the right protection for you and your family.

With over 15 years of experience in the financial industry, I offer clear, honest advice tailored to your individual needs—whether you’re buying your first home, moving up the ladder, remortgaging, or building a buy-to-let portfolio. But my support doesn’t stop at the mortgage. I’m also here to help you safeguard what matters most, with protection solutions designed to give you peace of mind.

My approach is friendly, personal, and always focused on your goals. I take the time to understand your circumstances and guide you every step of the way—making the process smooth, stress-free, and fully informed.

Financial Services Compensation Scheme

We are covered by the FSCS. You may be entitled to compensation from the scheme if we cannot meet our obligations. This depends on the type of business and circumstances of the claim.

Insurance

Insurance advising and arranging is covered for 90% of the claim, without any upper limit.

Mortgages

Mortgages advising and arrange is covered up to a maximum limit of £85,000. Further information about compensation scheme arrangement is available from the FSCS.

Our Work process

Your Goals

We establish your goals and aspirations for property ownership

Your Requirments

We gather relevant personal and financial information and establish your requirements for your mortgage, including insurance and protection.

Our Recommendation

We recommended a mortgage and any relevant protection/ insurance cover based on what we know about your requirements. We'll also arrange any other services you need, eg. surveys, conveyancing etc...

Application Process

We oversee your application, liaising with lenders / providers to help make sure your application progress smoothly.

Reviews

We meet regularly to review your circumstances and help keep you on track to achieve your goals.

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Meet Our Experts

Aiyan Sakla

Founder and CEO

Susan Sarandom

Founder and CEO

Jacika Brown

Founder and CEO

Alisha Martin

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