We analyse your current position, discuss all areas of your circumstances to produce an effective plan for now and the future. Our consultants have a shared wealth and expertise in a number of areas and together we take great pride in our ability to find solutions for our clients.
Corby Macdonald
Vickers Young were established in 2012 by our Managing Director Corby Macdonald. With a wealth of mortgage and protection experience, especially in the self employed and adverse credit market, Corby felt it was time to set up a company that reflected his own ethics of putting the client first and trying our very best to help everyone, even those who may have had a blip in their lives. Still intent on growing the business further, Corby continues to drive the company forward and is looking to expand across the country. Corby is also the Commercial Director for his local Football Club Gresley Rovers, who are famed for reaching Wembley in the FA Vase final in 1991. In his spare time, he likes to collect and research Military medals.
Paul Kale
Paul has been involved in the property industry since graduating from university in 2010 and brings a varied skillset to the sector. In addition to building and managing a property portfolio, he has gained experience working in both Property Finance & Business Development. After completion of his MBA in Business, Paul latterly managed a business growth function in mortgages and life protection before moving to his advisory role.
Paul’s hobbies include football, he is an avid Arsenal fan (Don’t hold it against him!) Snooker, as well as travelling back to his heritage in Cameroon, West Africa. Paul advises on all aspects of mortgages and protection and his specialist expertise lies in Let to Buy and Buy to Let, where he can advise extensively on landlord concerns and property hotspots.
Paul Duffield
Paul qualified as a book-keeper in 1986 and then enjoyed a long and successful career in estate agency in the South East of England.
He moved into financial services in 2005, specialising in mortgages. As a landlord himself, Paul understands the challenges and opportunities of the buy-to-let market. Paul prides himself on being tenacious and getting his clients moved by forming effective relationships with other advisors and considers himself to be a rounded property and mortgage professional.
With a wife, a son and a crazy cockapoo to keep him busy, finding spare time to watch his beloved football club (ask him which team!) is a distant memory.
James Wells
Living in Berkshire and after a long career in aviation and with a keen interest in property and investments it only seemed natural to combine my customer service skills with my ability to source the right deals for your individual circumstances, in just about anything to focus on the funding of property and become a fully qualified mortgage and protection broker.
Having been through several house purchases and sales, as well as being a BTL landlord himself, James knows what is required to get the house of your dreams with the least amount of stress as possible. When I’m not working hard helping people realise their dreams in the property world, I can often be found on the golf course or travelling somewhere new and exciting to tick off that all important list - I also have keen interests in motorsport, as well as football.
Sylvestre Essombe
After graduating with an M.Sc. in Finance Sylvestre has been in charge of the financial side of a small business, responsible for approaching potential clients, negotiating contracts as well as being involved in marketing activities to promote the business.
Afterwards, Sylvestre joined the housing industry in the last 4 years and is confident about helping a wide range of clients to navigate the housing buying process by providing them with full advice and recommendation in order to find the right product according to their needs and circumstances.
Additionally, Sylvestre is a fluent French speaker and enjoys reading and travelling.
Amy Slater
Amy is our Office Manager and is responsible for managing our website and social media profile.
She also offers us support in dealing with our clients and their documentation. She assists us in case preparation and manages our live chat function on the website. She is also a Trainee Protection Advisor so will soon be able to assist clients with their insurance needs.
She has a passion for animals and plants! She loves to game and be in the garden in her spare time!
Joseph Woods-Libby
After being an estate agent for 3 years, holding nearly every position within the branch, the pandemic allowed me the time to complete my professional qualification and I’ve been advising for the last 3 years.
I know all to well the struggles of buying a home and it's my aim to make the process as smooth as possible for my clients.
Outside of work, I am usually found on the Golf course or at the nearest restaurant.
Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage
There may be a fee for mortgage advice. The actual amount you oay will depend upon your circumstances.
The fee is up to 1% of the amount you borrow, however our typical fee is £495