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Mortgage while working abroad

Hi all,

Im looking for a bit of help please.

I currently work in Kazakhstan and will be for the next 2 years, Im a staff employ and paid form there in USD. Im looking to move house and I'm struggling to find a mortgage company who will help out.

I currently have a mortgage with Accord Mortgages and my credit history is very good, the only issue I might have is that I don't have enough history. Im looking to purchase a house with a 15% deposit in Scotland.

If anybody can offer some advise or point me in the direction of a company who can help it would be greatly appreciated.

thanks in advance

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  • Caz3121
    Caz3121 Posts: 15,850 Forumite
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    are you selling the current property? who will be living in the new property for the next 2 years?
  • I will be part exchanging my current property and my family will be staying there for the next 2 years.
  • Have you spoke to Accord? they would be my first port of call.

    Failing that speak to a broker. It won't be easy.
    I am a Mortgage & Protection Broker

    MSE doesn't check my status so you have to take my word for it. Any information posted is for discussion only and should not be seen as advice. I am FCA Registered, registration details available on request.
  • I spoke with Accord but because my salary is paid in USD and it comes from outside the UK they can't use it as an income.

    when I was younger and had no money it was easier to get a mortgage :)
  • amnblog
    amnblog Posts: 12,761 Forumite
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    There are lenders that should do this. The pool is shallow following new regulations as most lenders have dropped not U.K. Income. A job for a broker.
    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.
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