IFO Ideal Financial Options Ltd - Gordon Ramsay & Paul Younger

We were first time buyers and decided to use IFO based on numerous positive reviews online. We met with Paul and he couldn't have been more patient, helpful, knowledgeable and reliable. He was easy to get in touch with and prompt to respond, explaining in simple terms and detail where required. We've now moved into our new home and are forever grateful to IFO and Paul for their expertise and support throughout the buying process. We'd highly recommend them to anyone looking for a mortgage or seeking financial advice.

I’m immensely grateful to Mikaela Ramsay for her outstanding help with buying my first home in Askern. As a first-time buyer aiming for a property over £200,000 with Halifax, I felt completely overwhelmed by paperwork, mortgage options, and the whole process. Mikaela guided me through every step — from choosing the right mortgage deal, to handling the documentation with Halifax, to making sure everything was in order for the purchase. Her communication was clear and prompt, she always answered my questions, and explained everything in a way that was easy to understand. She treated me with respect, professionalism and genuine care — not just as a client, but as someone whose future depends on getting it right. Thanks to her support and expertise, I got the mortgage approved smoothly, and now I own my first home. I couldn’t recommend Mikaela more — if you’re buying a house in Askern (or elsewhere), especially with Halifax and over £200,000, she’s absolutely the broker you want by your side. Oskars. J

We came to IFO for help securing a mortgage for our first home, and Mikaela guided us through every step. She found us an excellent rate, and the application was accepted incredibly quickly. The whole process was smooth and stress‑free, and Mikaela was an absolute pleasure to communicate with. We’ll definitely be returning for our remortgage and any future property purchases.

I have been using IFO for around 8 years, and it is just the most incredible service. Not only do they take the stress and complexity of mortgaging away, they do it with compassion and you can fully trust everything is taken care of. They do all the hard work and make the process of buying a home and re-mortgaging really straight forward (by also translating what it all means and the options) Originally with Gordan but now supported by Mikaela - both deserve absolute credit.

I couldn’t recommend them highly enough! As first-time buyers going into the process knowing almost nothing, they made everything incredibly easy. They took so much of the stress away by always being available to answer our questions and offer clear, helpful advice. They also work remarkably quickly— we never once had to chase them for anything. All in all, an amazing service on every level. If you’re looking to buy a house, use these guys!