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Getting a mortgage with low income

I am looking to buy a property and have the cash to buy it outright. 
However, it is my belief is that I would be better to take out a mortgage and keep some cash aside. Given the paltry mortgage rates, it is something I'd rather take the chance that I could invest the cash over time and outstrip the mortgage. But I digress.
Given I am self-employed (director of limited company), my income is low. And I'm potentially going to move away from my current job, so it may be close to zero.
I take it, I'm unlikely to get a reasonable mortgage? Is there any other options for me? Would buying the property and then trying to refinance help my situation?
Thanks for any thoughts.
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