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Mortgage repayment period / repayment

I am in the process to buy my first property. They accepted my offer and the survey is already done.
Everything is ok with the bank and the mortgage: the repayments, the repayment period, my deposit...
I am still waiting for some replies from the seller.

I am fist time buyer, single.
I have been searching for more than 2 years, I couldn't find something closer to my workplace and decent.
I'm renting a room in a share house. the rent is cheap and I am happy there.

I have a quite big deposit, more than half of the price of the property.

My intention is to rent it out at the beginning and in 3-4 years time see what my situation is (if I work closer, If I have couple, if I have children..). but I think that property "is not the one".

My question is:
I can put down more deposit, and, what it would be better for me?
- Pay less every month?

- Reduce the repayment period?

Many thanks,

Comments

  • Thrugelmir
    Thrugelmir Posts: 89,546 Forumite
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    My intention is to rent it out at the beginning and in 3-4 years time

    You need to wind back a little. As this is a game changer. Which puts a totally different complexion on matters.

    Suggest you post on the Mortgages and Endowments board.
  • BlaEm
    BlaEm Posts: 213 Forumite
    You will need a buy to let mortgage if you are planning to rent it out - is that what your bank have agreed to? Most won't allow a BTL mortgage to a first time buyer.
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