v BRINGING THE GOOD NEWS TO YOU SINCE 1994 v 28th August 2025 • The HERALD • Page 63 ASK A PROFESSIONAL Helen Sparks Mortgages & Financial Services Offering professional advice since 1985 Mortgages Residential Life Time Equity Release Buy to Let – first time landlords Property Portfolios Help to Buy Insurance Buildings & Contents Insurance Life Assurance Critical Illness Income Protection YOUR PROPERTY MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS This firm usually charges a fee for mortgage advice. The amount of the fee will depend upon your circumstances and will be discussed and agreed with you at the earliest opportunity. Some forms of buy to let mortgage are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. 023 8084 4108 enquiries@helensparks.com Helen Goodall T/A Helen Sparks Mortgages & Financial Services is an appointed representative of PRIMIS Mortgage Network, a trading name of First Complete Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority Barratt David Wilson Homes Southampton Appoints New Development Director Barratt David Wilson Homes Southampton division has appointed Sharon Eckford as its new Development Director, marking a welcome return to the business where her career rst began more than 20 years ago. Sharon originally joined Barratt Homes as a trainee Land Buyer and has since built a successful career across the UK housebuilding sector. Over the past two decades, she has held senior positions at several major PLCs, including Linden Homes, Bovis Homes and Persimmon. Her return to Barratt brings her experience full circle as she takes on a pivotal leadership role during a time of signi cant growth for the company following its merger with Redrow Homes. Sharon said: “It’s a real pleasure to be heading back to my roots at Barratt. It’s the company where I started my journey in the industry. So much has changed over the years, but one thing remains the same – Barratt’s commitment to providing quality homes to its customers from first time buyers to families and downsizers. It’s an exciting time to be rejoining the business and I look forward to helping shape the future of Barratt as it strives to become the UK’s leading sustainable housebuilder.” Sharon will be heading a busy land and planning team driving forward a diverse pipeline of developments across Hampshire, Dorset and West Sussex, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality homes and sustainable communities. Sharon Eckford, Development Director Barratt David Wilson Homes Southampton division
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