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6 month mortgage rule

matthew91822
matthew91822 Posts: 76 Forumite
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edited 24 October 2022 at 5:05PM in Mortgages & endowments
Hi All

Has anyone ever bought a house that was sold within 6 months (of appearing on land registry) with a mortgage?

I had an offer accepted on a property, the seller is a house for cash company who bought the house back in June. Now finding issues with lenders!

Thanks

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  • Neilos9
    Neilos9 Posts: 74 Forumite
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    speak to a broker....
  • london21
    london21 Posts: 2,164 Forumite
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    If it is showing on the land registry some lenders allow within 6 months some don't.

    I used Virgin money, but if I remember correctly Barclays also do and some others. 

    Hi All

    Has anyone ever bought a house that was sold within 6 months (of appearing on land registry) with a mortgage?

    I had an offer accepted on a property, the seller is a house for cash company who bought the house back in June. Now finding issues with lenders!

    Thanks

  • JMA74
    JMA74 Posts: 264 Forumite
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    There are plenty that will lend before 6 months, and then there are some of those that only lend depending on the reason for cash purchase.  So you might find that a lender publishes that they do these, but then they dont for this particular reason.   

    I've never had an issue placing these but i do recommend speaking to a broker to ensure you dont end up with the wrong lender
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