Beaufort Group has launched a dedicated new mortgage advice business, Beaufort Mortgages.

The firm said it set up the new division to meet increasing demand among its residential clients for a specialist mortgage arm. The new business will help source good rates for first-time buyers, home-movers and those looking to re-mortgage, as well as support landlords looking to take out buy-to-let mortgages.

Dan Godfrey, an independent mortgage adviser, has been appointed to build the offering through the Beaufort Financial partnership of IFAs, established in 2012.

Mr Godfrey joins from wealth management firm Quest Fin...