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Restrictions on movement after purchasing HTB property

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  • That would affect the heating costs. I don’t think you need to worry too much about that in a flat esp a new or nearly new one. 
  • Miranda25
    Miranda25 Posts: 357 Forumite
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    I forgot about credit history.
    I never had any credit cards. Then people told me that it is not good to have only debit cards. I opened credit card in 2019 in order to create credit history. So I have only one credit card and always pay it on time. Last week I asked them to increase my credit limit and they increased by £1000. I also do not have any history of paying bills in the UK. 
    Would it be fine in terms of getting mortgage if I go with HTB flat or regular flat? Or I should do something else to improve my credit history please? Thanks.
  • You should speak to a mortgage broker about this. It is free advice. 
  • diggingdude
    diggingdude Posts: 2,501 Forumite
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    As you own another property abroad but have been savvy enough to put it in your mothers name, do you really need all this help on buying a property.  
    An answer isn't spam just because you don't like it......
  • Miranda25
    Miranda25 Posts: 357 Forumite
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    As you own another property abroad but have been savvy enough to put it in your mothers name, do you really need all this help on buying a property.  
    Do you mean help on the forum?
    I was cash buyer abroad and never went through mortgage process or HTB process. 
    Another thing is: every country has their own rules and regulations.
  • Miranda25
    Miranda25 Posts: 357 Forumite
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    Sometimes I can see in description:
    Full description Tenure: Share of Freehold

    Is it better than leasehold? Is there any pitfalls when I want to sell a property later? Thanks.
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