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Remortage after 6 months

Hi All

I have read the remortaging Guide, but am still a bit unsure of how to go about remortaging...

My partner and I took out our first mortage with Birmingham Midshires in December. It is a 5.4% life tracker repayment, with no tie in.

We are looking at remortaging as not only are intertest rates about to go up, but we could do with some equity to spend on the house, and possibly reduce the monthly payment.

Is the first thing we need to do to get the house valued? and if so by whom, can it just be estate agent or does it need to be mortage broker etc??

Any advice gratefully received
Thanks

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  • loobs40
    loobs40 Posts: 1,233 Forumite
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    Hi All

    Is the first thing we need to do to get the house valued? and if so by whom, can it just be estate agent or does it need to be mortage broker etc??

    Any advice gratefully received
    Thanks

    You don't need to do anything about valuation. The lending company arranges that for itself.
  • TEDDYRUKSPIN
    TEDDYRUKSPIN Posts: 1,528 Forumite
    If its a simple remortgage you do not need another valuation unless you plan to release some equity.
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