London Private Finance Limited

Reference number: 183337

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Appointed representative

This firm does not hold FCA authorisation of its own, and acts under a principal firm, which is legally responsible for its regulated business.

Responsible principal firm

Sesame Limited Reference number: 150427 Authorised View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct.
  • London Private Finance Limited (FRN 183337) is an AR of Sesame Limited (FRN 150427). When you use London Private Finance's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from London Private Finance, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances.
  • Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.

Website, phone number and address

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  • No website on the FCA register

  • Phone number

    020 8487 3162

  • Address

    3 Park Road, Teddington, TW11 0AP, United Kingdom

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Other names (7)

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

  • London Mortgages Trading name
  • Dexters Private Finance Ltd (2505) Former name
  • London Private Finance Ltd Former name
  • Dexters Private Finance Former trading name
  • Fletcher Private Finance Former trading name
  • IMA Mortgage Shop Former trading name
  • Snellers Private Finance Former trading name

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Sesame Limited, the principal firm responsible for this firm's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
  • Complaints Ombudsman, free
    You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

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
03297209
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
30 December 1996 (29 years old)
Registered office
3 Park Road, Teddington, TW11 0AP, England
Nature of business
  • Other service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 96090)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
David John Tomkins Director May 1966 15 Nov 2002 None
Yaron Engel Secretary Not published 6 Jan 2016 –

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  • Confirmation that its director runs no other company
  • All 9 people who have been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

London Private Finance’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (9) All events (35)

2026

15 May 2026

  • Changed its registered name from "London Private Finance Ltd"

FCA register

2021

29 January 2021

  • Dexters London Limited gave up control

Companies House

2016

6 April 2016

  • Dexters Holdings Limited took control (75–100% of shares)
  • Dexters London Limited took control (75–100% of votes)
  • Jeffrey Ian Doble gave up control
  • Jeffrey Ian Doble took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2002

9 July 2002

  • Changed its registered name from "Dexters Private Finance Ltd (2505)"

FCA register

1997

12 March 1997

  • Became an appointed representative

FCA register

1996

30 December 1996

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 35 events

  • All 35 events in its history (9 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 17
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Firms like London Private Finance

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

In Teddington

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In the Twickenham (TW) postcode area

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is London Private Finance Limited FCA authorised?
London Private Finance Limited (FRN 183337) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does appointed representative mean for London Private Finance?
An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct. London Private Finance Limited (FRN 183337) is an AR of Sesame Limited (FRN 150427). When you use London Private Finance's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from London Private Finance, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances. Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.
What is London Private Finance’s phone number?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 8487 3162 for London Private Finance. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is London Private Finance a scam or clone?
London Private 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 London Private Finance?
Protection works through Sesame Limited, the principal firm responsible for London Private Finance's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Who owns London Private Finance?
London Private Finance is owned by Dexters Holdings Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, since 6 April 2016. Before that, it was controlled by Mr Jeffrey Ian Doble and Dexters London Limited.
Who runs London Private Finance?
Companies House lists one director of London Private Finance: David John Tomkins.
How long has London Private Finance been in business?
The company was formed on 30 December 1996.
Does London Private Finance use any other names?
It trades as London Mortgages. It has previously used 6 other names, including Dexters Private Finance Ltd (2505), London Private Finance Ltd and Dexters Private Finance.

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