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Getting an ex's name removed from the mortgage

My ex and I split 4 years ago, and I've been paying the mortgage ever since, it's a joint mortgage, I'd like to get her removed and my new partner put on, only I have no idea where my ex is, and cannot get in contact with her. What can I do???

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  • chiefgoobster
    chiefgoobster Posts: 1,152 Forumite
    As far as getting your new partnetrs name on the mortgage....go thru a solicitor.

    Presumably your ex would still have a claim/equity to the property ? ...despite you not being able to trace her.

    don't take this the wrong way...but maybe don't be in any haste to get your new partners name on the mortgage , just in case it goes pear-shaped (hope it doesn't).
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  • When we split she signed a piece of paper saying she relinquished all right to the property because I paid her a lump sum
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