The firm’s Mortgage Centre, on Waterloo Street, has now been open for a little over a year.

Lorraine Mclean, Mortgage Sales Manager, Skipton Mortgage Centre said: “With technological developments changing how we purchase property today, it is comforting to realise that there really is no substitute for face to face personal advice when you start looking for a home. Skipton has always placed great emphasis on its customer service, which has certainly paid off as we have had a phenomenal first year.

“As the outlook for the local property market is positive I would anticipate that demand for our products will continue to grow. I’m looking forward to a fantastic second year for Skipton’s mortgages and for us to grow organically without compromising the high standards of customer service that we have become renowned for.”