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Can you remove yourself from a mortgage?

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  • MEM62
    MEM62 Posts: 5,410 Forumite
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    McTaggus wrote: »
    Hubby is also fairly certain he had to sign something that gave her full control over the mortgage and that discussions and changes to the mortgage could occur without his written agreement.....

    Unlikely in my opinion. I cannot see any solicitor advising your husband that this was an acceptable arrangement as it leaves him exposed to all the financial liabilities while having no control. Not an acceptable risk by any stretch of the imagination - particularly if the ex is known to be hostile.
  • McTaggus
    McTaggus Posts: 279 Forumite
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    Thank your for the guidance on SDLT - really appreciated!

    He's going to check what he has signed, and check with the mortgage provider....
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