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Mortgage for loft conversion

Hi there,

Would really appreciate some advice with this..

I'm having a loft conversion done this year on a paid off house, which will cost £45,000..

Planning to get a mortgage to pay for it.

Is this the best option given the amount?..

...and is a solicitor required for a (relatively) small mortgage for the transfer?


Huge thanks for any help..

J

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  • Thrugelmir
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    Any form of secured lending wil involve a solicitor. As the lender will wish the security for the loan to be correctly charged.

    For the amount and term of the debt a home improvement loan would appear to be the best option.
  • JonnyH2
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    Thanks for your reply Thrugelmir..

    Wouldn't a home improvement loan cost a lot more in interest?

    Would it be possible to borrow that much?

    Thanks again.



    Thrugelmir wrote: »
    Any form of secured lending wil involve a solicitor. As the lender will wish the security for the loan to be correctly charged.

    For the amount and term of the debt a home improvement loan would appear to be the best option.
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