Knight Frank Finance LLP

Reference number: 459093

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Website, phone number and address

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  • When knightfrankfinance.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 7268 2580 is
  • Who else gives the postcode W1U 8AN
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Other names (2)

If you were contacted under any of these names, it is this firm.

  • Knight Frank Mortgage Services LLP Former name
  • Oriel Finance Former trading name

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Give regulated advice FSCS may apply
    A claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
  • Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
    Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.
  • Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
    Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.
  • Advise on or arrange mortgages · Arrange equity release FSCS may apply
    Mortgage advice and arranging may be FSCS-covered, up to the limit that applies.
  • Lend or arrange credit No FSCS cover
    Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.
  • Complaints Ombudsman, free
    You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.
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  • Acting as a CBTL advisor
  • Acting as a CBTL arranger
  • Advising on a home purchase plan
  • Advising on a home reversion plan
  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on regulated mortgage contracts
  • Arranging (bringing about) a home purchase plan
  • Arranging (bringing about) a home reversion plan
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Arranging (bringing about) regulated mortgage contracts
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Credit Broking
  • Debt-counselling
  • Making arrangements with a view to a home purchase plan
  • Making arrangements with a view to a home reversion plan
  • Making arrangements with a view to regulated mortgage contracts
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

FCA disciplinary action and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action.

The Financial Ombudsman Service only publishes complaint figures for firms with 30 or more new complaints in six months, so there are none here for this firm.

Companies House record

The company behind the firm: its status, age, registered office and directors.

Company number
OC322399
Company status
Active
Company type
Limited liability partnership
Incorporated
14 September 2006 (20 years old)
Registered office
55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
KF CORPORATE MEMBER LIMITED Corporate LLP designated member Not published 14 Sep 2006 6 other companies
KNIGHT FRANK LLP Corporate LLP designated member Not published 14 Sep 2006 6 other companies

Other companies run by these 2 directors

A firm is run by people, and their other companies are their track record: what they built, what closed, and anything that failed. It is the check most people never think to make.

other companies
6
closed down
3
are FCA-registered
2

In the full report: all 6 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 2 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • The 2 on the FCA register
  • The 6 companies these 2 directors run together
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Key dates in its history

Knight Frank Finance’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (7) All events (12)

2016

6 April 2016

  • Kf Corporate Member Limited gained significant control
  • Knight Frank LLP gained significant control

Companies House

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

2007

19 February 2007

  • Regulated by the Financial Services Authority from this date
  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

15 February 2007

  • Changed its registered name from "Knight Frank Mortgage Services LLP"

FCA register

2006

14 September 2006

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 12 events

  • All 12 events in its history (7 shown here)
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Firms connected to Knight Frank Finance

Other FCA-listed firms that share a director, phone number or address with Knight Frank Finance. A link shows who the firm is tied to, not whether either can be trusted.

connected firms
2
share its postcode
2

In the full report: all 2 connected firms, named

  • How each is linked: the same postcode (2)
  • Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
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Firms like Knight Frank Finance

Other firms of the same type (mortgage adviser or broker), nearest first.

In London

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  • 6 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 12 events in its history
  • 2 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Knight Frank Finance LLP FCA authorised?
Yes, Knight Frank Finance LLP (FRN 459093) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since February 2007 and works as a mortgage adviser or broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Knight Frank Finance’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7268 2580 and the website knightfrankfinance.co.uk for Knight Frank Finance. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Knight Frank Finance a scam or clone?
Knight Frank Finance is a genuine FCA-listed firm, and the FCA has published no warnings about fake versions of it. Scammers do copy real firms, though, so check that any contact details you were given match the ones on the register.
Is my money safe with Knight Frank Finance?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Knight Frank Finance to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Knight Frank Finance?
Companies House lists 2 people with significant control of Knight Frank Finance: Knight Frank LLP (can appoint and remove the board) and Kf Corporate Member Limited (can appoint and remove the board).
Who runs Knight Frank Finance?
Companies House lists 2 directors of Knight Frank Finance: Kf Corporate Member Limited and Knight Frank LLP.
How long has Knight Frank Finance been in business?
The company was formed on 14 September 2006, and has held its current FCA authorisation since February 2007.
Does Knight Frank Finance use any other names?
It has previously used 2 other names: Knight Frank Mortgage Services LLP and Oriel Finance.

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