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Living in BTL Property

After scrutinising the boards and the internet in general for the answer in vain, I have to ask this!

I plan to purchase a property on a BTL mortgage.

How long must I let it out before moving back in and what is the process for so doing?

If I can't get a tenant when can I move in?

Many thanks in advance :beer:

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  • ACG
    ACG Posts: 24,881 Forumite
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    You cant live in a property that is on a BTL mortgage.

    A BTL mortgage isnt a way to get round normal lending criteria and lenders are clamping down on this. Also most BTL mortgages insist on you being a homeowner in your own right and a minimum income usually in the region of £25k.
    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.
  • Thanks for the swift, succinct reply.
  • ACG
    ACG Posts: 24,881 Forumite
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    No worries, typical bloke probably? Why use 100 words when 1 will do :-P

    Anything else feel free to ask.
    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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