Moving house

Whether you’re upsizing, downsizing, relocating or simply ready for a fresh start, moving home comes with plenty to consider. From timing your sale and purchase to securing the right mortgage, we’ll guide you through every step, helping make your move smoother, simpler, and financially smarter from start to finish.

Mortgage Plan guy

Yes — you can.
 Lenders will allow you to secure approval for your next home before your current property is sold, depending on your income, equity, and overall affordability. Get in touch with us as soon as you have decided to consider moving and we’ll assess:

  • Your current mortgage balance
  • The estimated value of your existing home
  • Your deposit/equity position
  • Whether a “bridge” between properties is needed

Every lender treats this differently, so getting advice early is important.

This depends on:

  • Your income
  • Existing financial commitments
  • The equity in your current home
  • Your repayment capacity

In many cases, lenders may offer up to 3.5 times combined income, although exceptions can sometimes apply. We’ll review your full position and guide you towards the lenders most suited to your circumstances.

Usually, the equity built up in your current property forms the deposit for your next purchase.
The amount available depends on:

  • Your current property value
  • Your remaining mortgage balance
  • Selling costs and any outstanding loans

We can help you understand exactly how much equity you may have available before you start house hunting.

You may still be able to move home or switch lenders while on a fixed rate.
Some lenders allow you to:

  • Transfer your existing rate to the new property
  • “Blend” rates by offering current market rates and the maximum term available(subject to your age and the lenders maximum term criteria) on any new borrowings that you need and transferring your existing mortgage rate, amount outstanding and term remaining to your combined  new mortgage.
  • Break the fixed rate (sometimes with a penalty)

We’ll calculate the costs and savings involved so you can make an informed decision before moving forward.

Second-time buyers often have more moving parts than first-time buyers:

  • Selling an existing property
  • Releasing equity
  • Managing timelines
  • Dealing with multiple lenders and solicitors

A broker helps simplify the process by:

  • Comparing lenders for you
  • Advising on affordability and structure
  • Managing paperwork and timelines
  • Helping avoid costly mistakes or delays

Our role is to guide you from start to finish and make the process as smooth as possible.

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