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Help getting a mortgage when already named on one

I am hoping that someone could give me advice on the following.

My Son bought a house together with his ex-finance a few years ago.The relationship fell apart and she and his daughter still live in the house. although he pays child maintenance he pays nothing toward the house.

He now needs to move on, and out of our house! and would like to buy another very small house instead of renting. He has a deposit. but we have had advise that he wouldn't be able to apply for another mortgage, as he is named on the first. No need to ask his ex to take him of the original as the answer would be no.

any ideas??

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  • Caz3121
    Caz3121 Posts: 15,909 Forumite
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    would his income support both mortgages?
  • lovinituk
    lovinituk Posts: 5,711 Forumite
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    He would be liable for extra stamp duty on the second property.
  • Thrugelmir
    Thrugelmir Posts: 89,546 Forumite
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    Resolve the issue of the first property. As the problem isn't going away by itself. .
  • ViolaLass
    ViolaLass Posts: 5,764 Forumite
    edited 24 June 2016 at 1:27AM
    Is the child still a minor?

    Silly question, answer is probably yes since he's paying maintenance.


    OP, being on a mortgage doesn't necessarily stop him being on another - it's about what his income can support.
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