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Mortgage query

Hello

I am just looking for some advice on the best financial option to secure a property for my mother who is currently in rented accommodation. We are looking at properties valued at approx. £100k - £120K and have a deposit of £40k.

My sister and I are hoping to take a second mortgage between us as we both have one each already.

Is buy-to-let a valid option which can be considered?

We would like to obtain some advice on the best option which would keep to a minimum impact to our own borrowing capacity.

Thanks
AC

Comments

  • Dave_Ham
    Dave_Ham Posts: 6,045 Forumite
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    Potentially getting this as a buy to let is an option, it would need to be regulated given Mum being resident.

    It will be worthwhile getting formal advice, as dependent upon specifics you could potentially consider mortgage for dependent relative and may be better terms subject to circumstances.

    One of the key considerations and potential barriers could be where the deposit has come from...

    Good luck
    I am a Mortgage Broker
    You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a Mortgage Broker, 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.
  • AC2802
    AC2802 Posts: 10 Forumite
    Many thanks for your quick response Dave.

    We will investigate the dependants mortgage option further.
  • kingstreet
    kingstreet Posts: 39,352 Forumite
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    I agree. You can buy a second property for a family member to reside in and get the residential mortgage options, subject to affordability along with your own mortgage and outgoings.

    A regulated BTL means worse rate, higher fees and more hoops to jump through.
    I am a mortgage broker. 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. Please do not send PMs asking for one-to-one-advice, or representation.
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