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1 year mortgage- worth it?

Hello

My wife and I are in a predicament. We are coming to the end of our two year deal on our mortgage and are not in a position to move this year.

We would like to think we may be able to in about a year. Therefore, we have thought about a 1 year deal. That said, we would have to pay for the fees of switching mortgage provider etc and don't know if the hassle is worth it or just to stay on the Chelsea SVR.

Does anybody have any advice or in a similar position?

Many thanks

Comments

  • Peelerfart
    Peelerfart Posts: 2,177 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    I think you've answered your own question. Taking into account fees and hassle
    is it worth it for 12 months ?. If the SVR is reasonable then stay put and perhaps overpay if you can.
    Space available for rent
  • SVR is 5.79%, so that seems awfully high, and with interest rates probably going to go up in the following year, I worry that we could be putting quite an expense our way- it's just trying to find that balance I guess.
  • herbiesjp
    herbiesjp Posts: 8,499 Forumite
    What are the figures you are looking at?

    Property value? Mortgage outstanding?
    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.
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