Claire Knowles
Mortgage and Protection Adviser
Claire is a Mortgage and Protection Adviser based on the outskirts of Doncaster but within close reach of Rotherham, Sheffield and Barnsley. Claire began her banking career in 1997, moving into a mortgage adviser role in 2001 followed by her most recent position in early 2020 as mortgage and protection broker. Claire lives with her husband, two sons and Hugo the Weimaraner.
Claire's Reviews
Outstanding service from Claire & the team. Always friendly, knowledgeable and always found time to make herself available for us. Also very patient in answering silly questions from two first time buyers. Thank you!
Great service from Claire and the team Very friendly and knowledgeable Always respond promptly. Would not hesitate to recommend. Five star service 🎉
Claire was fantastic, really helpful and really knowledgeable. Always available and responded to any queries straight away would not hesitate to recommend - five star service
We were recommended Belle Maison Mortgages by 2 different colleagues at work. From the first interaction we knew it was the right to use Belle Maison. Claire was fantastic through the entire process - Friendly, super knowledgeable, calm and o so helpful. We are first time buyers so new to all the home buying stuff. Claire helped us navigate the whole process, answered ALL our questions and took away our anxieties. Communication was top class from both Claire and Louise and we couldn't have wished for anything better! We would highly recommend Claire! Thank you!
We were recommended Belle Maison Mortgages by 2 different colleagues at work. From the first interaction we knew it was the right to use Belle Maison. Claire was fantastic through the entire process - Friendly, super knowledgeable, calm and o so helpful. We are first time buyers so new to all the home buying stuff. Claire helped us navigate the whole process, answered ALL our questions and took away our anxieties. Communication was top class from both Claire and Louise and we couldn't have wished for anything better! We would highly recommend Claire! Thank you!
Claire has been amazing with me and Jack from start to finish. For 2 people who knew very little about the house buying process, Claire has ensured everything was explained clearly, queries are always answered (Whatever time of the day) and no silly question is silly enough! We would highly recommend Claire, she is great at what she does 🙂
Claire was absolutely wonderful from start to finish. Extremely knowledgable and professional while still remaining approachable and a joy to talk to. She was always available when needed and easy to get hold of. I highly recommend her services to any first time buyers who need that bit extra support and guidance. Her thoughtfulness even extended to a ‘welcome to your new home’ gift of delicious cookies, 5 stars!
Claire was absolutely wonderful from start to finish. Extremely knowledgable and professional while still remaining approachable and a joy to talk to. She was always available when needed and easy to get hold of. I highly recommend her services to any first time buyers who need that bit extra support and guidance. Her thoughtfulness even extended to a ‘welcome to your new home’ gift of delicious cookies, 5 stars!
Wow, what can I say....Claire's advice and support right from the very start was absolutely outstanding! Our application wasn't straight forward, but with Claire's vast experience and knowledge, she got us there to buy our dream forever home! Claire was patient, positive, professional and prompt in her responses (lots of P's there!), and also very flexible with appointments. I would 1000% recommend Claire! Thank you again Claire.
The only word to describe Claire is, amazing. As a first time buyer with various obstacles in getting a mortgage Claire went above and beyond to help me purchase my first home. From the very beginning, Claire was friendly, reassuring and supportive all whilst being honest and managing my expectations. I am certain that if it wasn’t for Claire i wouldn’tbe sat in my home today as i would have given up. I would highly recommend Claire and the team at Belle Masion Mortgages.
The only word to describe Claire is, amazing. As a first time buyer with various obstacles in getting a mortgage Claire went above and beyond to help me purchase my first home. From the very beginning, Claire was friendly, reassuring and supportive all whilst being honest and managing my expectations. I am certain that if it wasn’t for Claire i wouldn’tbe sat in my home today as i would have given up. I would highly recommend Claire and the team at Belle Masion Mortgages.
We can't recommend Claire enough. She goes above and beyond for her clients. Wouldn't use anyone else.
We had the absolute pleasure of working with Claire at Belle Maison as our mortgage advisor, and we honestly couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From the very beginning, Claire was knowledgeable, approachable, and incredibly supportive. She took the time to explain everything clearly, found us a great deal, and guided us through every step of the process with patience and professionalism. What really stood out was how genuinely invested she was in helping us – she went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly and was always just a phone call or email away. Thanks to Claire, what could have been a stressful process felt straightforward and even enjoyable. We’re now in our new home and so grateful for all her help. We’d highly recommend Claire at Belle Maison to anyone looking for a mortgage advisor – she’s truly brilliant at what she does.
Biggest of thank you’s to Claire! She helped me through each step along the way all the way to completion day and even after! For someone who really doesn’t know what they’re doing (me) I’m super glad and grateful to have had Claire backing me the whole way, she made the whole buying process go super smoothly and was consistently chasing up solicitors for me when I wasn’t having any luck. 100% recommend Claire to anyone whose going through the buying process! P.S thank you for the cookies!!
Claire helped us find a new mortgage and change the deeds on the house. She was on hand throughout the whole process, ensuring that we understood everything. We totally trust her to do what's right for us and our circumstances. Very happy with the new mortgage product that she found for us. Thanks too to Louise - there was never a time that a communication was not promptly responded to. We were in the loop throughout, even when Claire went on a well-deserved holiday! ☀️😎
From the first phone call to completion of our new mortgage Claire has been amazing, always on hand to answers any questions or just generally listen to me vent 🙂 she has been fabulous, gone above and beyond to push the new mortgage through and just a genuinely lovely lady. Would highly recommend Claire for all your mortgage needs
I would 100% recommend Claire. I was a first time buyer with lots of questions and Claire was always able to answer them all and never made me feel silly. Claire was always there at the other end of the phone or email and would always get back to me promptly. Claire arranged my meetings with her around my working hours and was so flexible with me. I cant thank Claire enough. I would definitely use her again! Thank you so much 🤍
Claire at Belle maison has been amazing through my first time buy! Also Louise has been so helpful with getting updates.
We would absolutely recommend Claire and the belle maison team. not actually looking to move we saw our dream home 7 weeks ago with a deadline to be completed by 31st March I contacted Claire to see if she could help us arrange a mortgage. Claire quickly got to work sourcing us options going above and beyond nothing was too much trouble. Claire fitted in our calls around our busy work schedules mostly out of normal working hours to ensure that we had the best package for us and an offer in place ready for us to proceed. once the mortgage was in place claire sorted out our life insurance which has been made more complex due to my age and medical history she has found the best package for us to give us the peace of mind we need. fast forward 6 weeks after numerous emails, texts and teams calls we have finally got over the line and moved in ahead of schedule yesterday. We couldn’t have done it without Claire's patience and knowledge of the products she has access to. thank you so much Claire!!!
New home weekend! Claire was absolutely amazing in the service she provided to me and my husband buying our family home! We saw our dream home and wasn't sure if we could make it work but Claire knew all the answers, with quite a complicated mortgage, Claire figured out the best deals for us! We are now settled in our new family home waiting on the arrival of our 1st baby. 🏠 We would 100% recommend Claire and Belle Maison Morgages to anyone that is looking to move 😍 thank you again. Lesia & Callum
New home weekend! Claire was absolutely amazing in the service she provided to me and my husband buying our family home! We saw our dream home and wasn't sure if we could make it work but Claire knew all the answers, with quite a complicated mortgage, Claire figured out the best deals for us! We are now settled in our new family home waiting on the arrival of our 1st baby. 🏠 We would 100% recommend Claire and Belle Maison Morgages to anyone that is looking to move 😍 thank you again. Lesia & Callum
Claire was recommended to us by a family friend and we’re so glad she was, she has helped us so much throughout the process. She was always available to speak to and respond to emails even out of normal work hours which when you’re working is a massive help! Each step was always explained to us and we were kept up to date constantly. We’re so grateful for all her help and would highly recommend. The present that she got us delivered to our new home really topped off the service!
Claire was so helpful, she talked us through our options and kept in touch with us throughout. Claire was so warm and friendly and talked to us in a way that made us feel really comfortable to ask a million questions and know Claire would answer them with patience and understanding. We’re now happily settling in to our new home and that wouldn’t be the case without Claire's help, THANK YOU!
Claire was so helpful, she talked us through our options and kept in touch with us throughout. Claire was so warm and friendly and talked to us in a way that made us feel really comfortable to ask a million questions and know Claire would answer them with patience and understanding. We’re now happily settling in to our new home and that wouldn’t be the case without Claire's help, THANK YOU!
Great experience with Claire. Took us through everything and was always super quick to answer emails/phone calls. Would highly recommend! Thanks Claire!
Amazing service, Claire always goes above and beyond in every way. I genuinely wouldn't go anywhere else.
Amazing service, I would never go anywhere else for any of my mortgage needs.
Fantastic, friendly service. Above and beyond what you would expect! Made buying our first home less stressful knowing our mortgage application was in safe hands.
I would recommend Claire to anyone applying for a new mortgage. She is extremely knowledgeable, is patient and compassionate towards a newbie like me especially☺️ No matter how small or big your question is, she strives to find the answer for you. She is extremely patient in her approach and does not make you feel uncomfortable at all xxx
A totally 5 star experience with Belle Maison and our advisor Claire… they took all the stress out of the mortgage application process!
Claire was super helpful and friendly. Very happy with all her hard work. Would recommend to family and friends. Thank you!
Claire is the most amazing lady, me and my partner purchased our first home this year and I don't know what I would've done without her. Everything was stress free from start to finish, no question felt like it was a stupid question and the overall epxerience was 11/10. I am forever grateful for Claire. xxxx
I cannot recommend Claire anymore she is absolutely amazing at her job, so knowledgeable, so understanding & will always try her hardest to get the best possible outcome suited to you. Claire is so friendly and so down to earth, she made my whole buying process seamless, no question was ever too silly. If you are looking for a mortgage advisor Claire is it. Highly recommend. I cannot thank her enough for all she did for me during my buying process.
Claire was absolutely incredible sorting out both our bridging loan and porting our mortgage to our new home. We would never have been able to do it without Claire and all her hard work and expertise. She worked incredibly hard on what turned out to be a very complicated and frustrating experience (thanks to our existing mortgage provider) but Claire kept us up to date and informed at every step of the way. She went way above and beyond what I would have expected of a mortgage advisor and we are incredibly grateful for all her dedication and hard work. I would definitely recommend Claire to anyone needing mortgage advice. Thank you Claire.
We had an exceptional experience working with Claire throughout the home-buying process. From the very beginning, she was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely committed to finding the best mortgage option for us. She took the time to explain all the details, answered all of our questions, and ensured that we felt comfortable and confident with our decision. Claire was always responsive, kept us updated at every step, and made what could have been a stressful process feel seamless and straightforward. We would highly recommend Claire to anyone looking for a mortgage!
We had an exceptional experience working with Claire throughout the home-buying process. From the very beginning, she was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely committed to finding the best mortgage option for us. She took the time to explain all the details, answered all of our questions, and ensured that we felt comfortable and confident with our decision. Claire was always responsive, kept us updated at every step, and made what could have been a stressful process feel seamless and straightforward. We would highly recommend Claire to anyone looking for a mortgage!
Claire is extremely knowledgeable and very talented at what she does. This is the third time we have worked with Claire and would never use anyone else to be honest. Nothing is too much trouble and we do often push these boundaries throwing all sorts of queries at her! Claire is kind, friendly and always honest with us. Regular contact from Claire and her team keeps us reassured that things are still happening in the background. I would 1000% recommend her services to anyone (we often do as well)
Claire is extremely knowledgeable and very talented at what she does. This is the third time we have worked with Claire and would never use anyone else to be honest. Nothing is too much trouble and we do often push these boundaries throwing all sorts of queries at her! Claire is kind, friendly and always honest with us. Regular contact from Claire and her team keeps us reassured that things are still happening in the background. I would 1000% recommend her services to anyone (we often do as well)
Highly Recommended. Claire and then Louise extremely helpful in the whole process. Without them I simply wouldn't have been able to move into my new house. Can't Thank them enough for all their help and support. Thank You.
Claire was great throughout the mortgage process, with 2 people who quite frankly didn't have a clue she explained every part of the process and made our lives so much easier. Highly recommend!
Claire has been absolutely amazing! I highly recommend her services. She has been clear, efficient and honest about what the best options are for me. I couldn’t recommend her enough! Absolutely amazing and finally got me the outcome I needed!
Claire has helped make the process of buying my first house seamless! She has helped every step of the way and quickly responded to any questions I have had. Even securing me a mortgage with a better interest rate when the rates dropped😃 She is amazing and I would highly recommend her to anybody 🏡🔑
Claire has helped make the process of buying my first house seamless! She has helped every step of the way and quickly responded to any questions I have had. Even securing me a mortgage with a better interest rate when the rates dropped😃 She is amazing and I would highly recommend her to anybody 🏡🔑
Claire has been amazing for us and we really couldn't recommend her highly enough. Claire has explained everything to us brilliantly, and has been so helpful with her advice. Claire put in so much effort with our new mortgage, responding very quickly to queries and submitting our mortgage applications in a very speedy manner. Claire also updated our mortgage application and got us a new mortgage offer when interest rates fell at short notice - saving us a considerable amount of money over our mortgage term. We would definitely recommend Claire to anyone!
Claire has been amazing for us and we really couldn't recommend her highly enough. Claire has explained everything to us brilliantly, and has been so helpful with her advice. Claire put in so much effort with our new mortgage, responding very quickly to queries and submitting our mortgage applications in a very speedy manner. Claire also updated our mortgage application and got us a new mortgage offer when interest rates fell at short notice - saving us a considerable amount of money over our mortgage term. We would definitely recommend Claire to anyone!
Claire was exellent at answering all questions and making buying our first home a very easy process, very good with communication and fast on getting things resolved, definitely recommend
Clare was brilliant from start to finish. As first time buyers it can be a stressful experience but Clare made it as simple as possible with no complications. Definitely would recommend.
Clare made the experience really simple and easy. Would 100% recommend.
Clare was brilliant from start to finish. As first time buyers it can be a stressful experience but Clare made it as simple as possible with no complications. Definitely would recommend.
Hugo can’t wait to tell me about the new low deposit mortgage deal that’s coming out next week 🎉 He’s forgetting I’m the one that told him! If you want to know more you know where I am (that’s if Hugo doesn’t tell you first) 🏠🐶 Think carefully before securing any other debts against your home. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or other debt secured on it. The FCA does not regulate some forms of Buy to Lets. Think carefully before securing other debts against your home/property. There may be a fee for Mortgage Advice. The precise amount will depend upon your circumstances.
Well deserved - a great bunch of lads with some real talent ⛳️
I keep seeing social media posts about ‘why’ The reason why people work The reason why people are self employed Yes, being self-employed comes with pressure, long hours, and responsibility — but it also gives us the freedom to be present for the moments that matter most Today started when I left the house at 6 to taxi my eldest to the train station for his trip to Amsterdam Back home to leave the house again at 7.15 to take my youngest to a golf competition in Nottingham Back home at 9.15 to housework Quick scan and reply to emails while getting ready for a business meeting ☕️ 7 interest rate reviews 2 decision in principles And 3 protection applications and a taxi of mum pick up later I’m now trying to work out how to put tea together from the slim pickings in the fridge 😂 I’ve spent hours and hours on the side of a cricket field over the years and I’m so glad to say I no longer need to spend anymore hours stood on the side of a freezing cold football pitch 🥶 (for anyone that doesn’t already know, even watching my own boys play football has not lowered my hatred for the game) Photo to prove even when I’m cold and miserable I will still smile 😂
🏠 I’ve not been on social media much lately and remembered last night that I’d missed my April Self Employed anniversary So Thankyou everyone as always for supporting my business, allowing me to help with your purchases, remortgages and protection along with recommending me to your family and friends Forever grateful 😍
Now I know I'm not in Spain, but Mothers Day is Mothers Day am I right?? I just wish I'd have realised yesterday and I could have blagged a breakfast in bed 🛌☕️🥓🍳 Happy Mothers Day to all the mums in Spain and the Spanish mums elsewhere in the world! 🥰
🏠 Well the sun is no longer glowing but at least my reviews are 😂🥰