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Buying a 2nd house getting a second mortage

Hi

It looks like I should be buying a 2nd house soon, Now the house needs completly gutting, We will be buying the house to sell on after its done up.


What sort of mortage would be best for me and what sort of deposit will i need?

Thanks
Craig

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  • JoeK_3
    JoeK_3 Posts: 1,374 Forumite
    A flexible with no redemption penalties.

    Deposit is subject to you income and adverse history.

    JoeK
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  • Altern8
    Altern8 Posts: 38 Forumite
    are there any specialist companys who will offer me a 2nd mortage My company wont

    Principality
  • JoeK_3
    JoeK_3 Posts: 1,374 Forumite
    See a whole of market mortgage adviser.

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  • silvercar
    silvercar Posts: 50,684 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Academoney Grad Name Dropper
    unless you moved money from your current home by increasing its mortgage, I would think you would need 15% deposit to get a good interest rate. Plus money to refurbish.
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