Approved Property Finance Ltd

Reference number: 996031

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Appointed representative

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

Responsible principal firm

Approved Business Finance Ltd Reference number: 1020031 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.
  • Approved Property Finance Ltd (FRN 996031) is an AR of Approved Business Finance Ltd (FRN 1020031). When you use Approved Property Finance's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Approved Property 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.

Identity

Check their details

Compare these against whatever you were given. Scammers clone real firm names and reference numbers but use their own phone number and website, so a detail that does not match the register is the clearest warning sign there is.

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
11914084
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
29 March 2019 (7 years old)
Registered office
4 Pavilion Court 600 Pavilion Drive, Brackmills Business Park, Northampton, NN4 7SL, England
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Rory David Dunn Director Oct 1986 20 Nov 2020
Laurie Baugh Director Dec 1979 9 Mar 2023

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Approved Business Finance Ltd, 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: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Track record

FCA actions and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action, and no complaints recorded with the Ombudsman.

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired one trading name. If you were contacted under one of these, the name did belong to this firm, but check the current details above before going ahead.

Show the retired name
  • Synergy Commercial Finance

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Approved Property Finance Ltd FCA authorised?
Approved Property Finance Ltd (FRN 996031) 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 Approved Property 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. Approved Property Finance Ltd (FRN 996031) is an AR of Approved Business Finance Ltd (FRN 1020031). When you use Approved Property Finance's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Approved Property 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.
Is my money safe with Approved Property Finance?
Protection works through Approved Business Finance Ltd, the principal firm responsible for Approved Property Finance's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Approved Property Finance a scam or clone?
Approved Property Finance is a genuine FCA-listed firm. However, scammers sometimes clone authorised firms. Always check that the contact details you were given match those on the FCA register before sending money or sharing information.
What is Approved Property Finance's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Approved Property Finance's FRN is 996031. You can verify it on the FCA register.