Some advisors can just advise on one lender's products, some from a panel, an IFA is 'whole of market'. Lots of IFAs won't charge you and will be paid a procuration fee by the lender, but the fee varies so there may be a tendency to suggest a lender that pays a bigger fee.
To be sure you get fully independent advice it may be sensible to pay for it.
I knew a bloke who ran a branch of Haaaart once. Less than half their turnover was fees from selling houses, most was from pedalling mortgages, surveys, conveyancers and that.
Look for an IFA.
Some advisors can just advise on one lender's products, some from a panel, an IFA is 'whole of market'. Lots of IFAs won't charge you and will be paid a procuration fee by the lender, but the fee varies so there may be a tendency to suggest a lender that pays a bigger fee.
To be sure you get fully independent advice it may be sensible to pay for it.
I knew a bloke who ran a branch of Haaaart once. Less than half their turnover was fees from selling houses, most was from pedalling mortgages, surveys, conveyancers and that.