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Off Grid Mortgage
Zygi1
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Hi, We have built our own self sustainable home which runs on Solar Power (owned by us, not leased) and we are not connected to the National Grid, as we live in a rural area and the Grid wanted in excess of £100k to connect us. Does anyone know of any mortgage companies who will lend against an off grid property.... so far our property has been given a NIL value simply because we are not connected to the Grid.
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Ecology maybe?
There are also a couple of lenders who lend based on the asset value, although I am not sure if they do that in the residential world nor what the rates would look like as it is not something I have ever had to research.
I think you might struggle though as most people want/expect to be connected to the grid. So in terms of resale value and demand there is probably a limited market.
Have you tried a broker?I am a Mortgage AdviserYou should note that this site doesn't check my status as a mortgage adviser, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Mortgage Adviser Code of Conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice.0 -
Maybe try one of the self-build specialists?You may find the uncertainty around resale reflected in the LTV though...0
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Have you tried the Ecology Building Society? They might also be able to offer some advice for your situation given their connections.0
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