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Joint Mortgage - transferring one share to a third party?

Hi,
My friend and I bought a flat together on a joint mortgage, each contributing 50%. I would now like my girlfriend to move in with me, and she wants to buy out my friend. Is this possible (if my friend agrees of course)? Can a third party buy out part of a joint mortgage?

Any advice welcome. Thanks!

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  • poppy10_2
    poppy10_2 Posts: 6,588 Forumite
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    Should be do-able, if your friend is willing to sell and your girlfriend has the income to take on the mortgage. With a complicated situation like this yours it is worthwhile approaching a fees-free mortgage broker.
    poppy10
  • CLAPTON
    CLAPTON Posts: 41,865 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    effectively you will need a new mortgage and the normal criteria will apply... LTV, affordability etc.
  • Conrad
    Conrad Posts: 33,137 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Will be treated like a new mortgage application, hence her status needs to meet with lenders criteria.
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