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Self-Employed Mortgage & Accounts

Hi. I hope someone can help me.

I am looking at buying a house with my partner. She has stable employment and I am self-employed.

I have been working for myself for about 4 years, and can show 3 tax returns as proof of income. I have never used an accountant as my accounts and tax returns as a sole trader are easily manageable by myself with an income equivalent to an average salary. All my accounts are drawn up in the standard way.

My question is do I need to go and see an accountant before I try and get a mortgage? If so, what do they need to do? What do I need to show the lender?

Thanks in advance!
Steve.

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  • herbiesjp
    herbiesjp Posts: 8,499 Forumite
    The proof of your tax returns and HMRC receipt will be fine with most lenders
    I am a Mortgage Adviser
    You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a Mortgage Adviser, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Mortgage Adviser Code of Conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice.
  • Great, thanks. That's what I wanted to hear!
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