Building a successful career in the property industry can often be a solitary endeavour. But for Jarrad Combellack, Owner of Stratton Mortgages and a mortgage broker with a decade of experience, his professional journey has recently shifted from going it alone to being part of a powerful collective. We sat down with the 30-year-old from South Wales to discuss his recent move to the OneDome Growth Partners network, and it’s a story of growth, community, and a shared vision for a simpler homebuying future.

The Quest for Something Bigger

After four years with a firm and six as a self-employed broker, Jarrad had built a successful, respected business. His dedication has won him a prestigious British Mortgage Award, no small feat in a competitive industry. Yet, he felt a familiar ceiling.

“I’d maxed out in my previous situation,” Jarrad admits with refreshing honesty. “The leads were drying up, and I knew I had more to give. I wanted to be part of something bigger, with a real structure for growth.”

That ‘something bigger’ arrived via a LinkedIn message from one of the OneDome team. Intrigued by the proposition of better splits, qualified leads, and dedicated support to scale his business, Jarrad saw an opportunity not just to join a network, but to build a legacy.

“The chance to eventually build up my own team and expand into complementary services like wills and wealth management, was a huge draw,” he explains. “It was the clear, supported pathway I’d been looking for.”

More than a network: It’s a community

For any person, switching companies can be daunting. Jarrad, however, describes his onboarding with a warmth that is rarely associated with corporate transitions.

“The people have been fantastic, everyone is wonderful to deal with,” he says, his enthusiasm palpable.

He highlights the real-life, in-person onboarding as a key moment that built genuine relationships. “Being a business owner can be lonely,” he confesses. “But this feels different. This is more of a community than a network. The fact that I can WhatsApp the CEO, Babek, and get a response that same day… that just doesn’t happen with other companies of this size. It tells you everything about the culture.”

A Shared Passion for a Simpler Future

This culture is rooted in OneDome’s vision: to make home buying simpler. It’s a mission that resonates with Jarrad’s own passion for an industry he feels has been slow to evolve.

I love working with first-time buyers because of their excitement, seeing first hand my clients realise buying their dream home is a special feeling, but the process itself can be disheartening,” he notes. “You can arrange a mortgage in a week or two, and then they’re left waiting another eight for the rest of the transaction. It’s frustrating for everyone.”

Jarrad brings a proactive ethos to this problem. He doesn’t just secure a mortgage and step back; he checks in with his clients every single week. And in a fast-moving market, this diligence pays off.

“I recently had a case where a better mortgage product became available during the conveyancing process,” he shares. “I was able to switch them over and save them £60 a month. That’s a significant win for them. It’s about providing a service that actively works for the client throughout the entire journey, not just at the start.”

Setting a Higher Standard

OneDome’s Growth Partners network is intentionally selective, setting a high bar for the agents and brokers it invites aboard. With brokers of Jarrad’s calibre—award-winning, client-focused, and forward-thinking—it’s clear why the network is gaining a reputation for excellence.

For Jarrad, the move is more than a business decision; it’s an alignment of values and ambition. He’s found a platform that not only provides the tools and leads to grow but also a community that supports his desire to deliver an exceptional, evolving service.

“I joined for the splits and the leads, but I’ve stayed for the people and the vision,” he concludes. “We’re not just brokers working in isolation; we’re part of a team that’s genuinely trying to fix the homebuying process. And that’s an incredibly exciting thing to be a part of.”

OneDome Growth Partners is a curated network of elite property professionals. To find out how you can work with brokers like Jarrad, visit https://growthpartners.onedome.com/.