About Us
International Mortgage Solutions
Why British Expats & Gulf Families Choose IMS
THE PROBLEM: UK lenders systematically undervalue international success
→ Discount expat income by up to 25% for currency risk alone
→ Fail to recognise complex asset portfolios (crypto, art, overseas investments)
→ Remote location = understanding gaps can emerge vs face-to-face
THE IMS DIFFERENCE: Wealth management-integrated mortgage specialists
→ Qatar presence = cultural understanding + local relationship depth
→ Exclusive lender relationships unavailable to mainstream brokers
→ Higher borrowing capacity — achieved in complex international cases
"We see international finances as opportunities, not problems."
Meet our founders
Seasoned industry professionals lead IMS with extensive experience in the world of finance, investments and economics. Leading the rest of the team as well as partner, supplier and lender relationships, find out more about them or connect with them on LinkedIn…
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Managing Director & Head of Lending30+ years helping international clients unlock UK property potential that mainstream lenders miss.
Specialised expertise:
→ Qatar-based serving Gulf families with cultural understanding
→ Complex international asset structuring (crypto, art, overseas cash)
→ Exclusive relationships with specialist HNW lenders
→ Swiss banking qualifications + UK FCA certifications
"I help clients present their international income in ways UK lenders understand — unlocking borrowing capacity that mainstream brokers can't access."
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Director and Head of OperationsDonovan has over 25 years of experience in the energy industry, with a number of commercial leadership roles in both the UK and Middle East. He has since also applied his commercial and entrepreneurial skills to the investment and real-estate sectors, founding an angel investment collective which has made several early-stage investments in promising startups.
In addition, Donovan co-founded BellPepper Investments, providing UK residential real estate analytics services to medium-large scale investors.
Donovan qualified as an Investment Advisor under UK FCA, holds a Certified Diploma in Financial Management and holds an Executive MBA (with distinction) from HEC Paris.
