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Money for deposit

We are currently saving up for a deposit for our first house. My boyfriend starts with a new company in September after finishing uni. This company offer a 'relcation/start up allowance package' They will give him a lump sum of interest & tax free cash which he pays off each month over 3/4 years.

My question is - would we be allowed to use this as part of our deposit or will it be seen as a loan and therefore not allowed?

We won't take it if we can't use it as a deposit so any advice would be great!
Thanks in advance.

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  • dimbo61
    dimbo61 Posts: 13,727 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Never look a gift horse in the mouth.
    If it is an Interest Free relocation loan and you need a Fridge freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, sofa, bed etc
    Cash in hand plus " Which" for best buys and Internet for best prices (Pricerunner) means good quality items which will last for years.
  • dimbo61
    dimbo61 Posts: 13,727 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    You could also use the money to pay for the legals, stamp duty, moving costs, searches etc and save the deposit yourselves.
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