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I'm £12k away from being mortgage free, I currently have no boiler and a few debts to pay can anyone suggest any help to get a boiler and some home improvements done as my house is falling apart. Equity release is not an option as I need to be 55 Yr old so feel I've nowhere to turn!

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  • Mark_d
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    You could remortgage to get some additional borrowing on your mortgage.  This additional borrowing could cover the amount needed for boiler replacement and home improvements.  If it is a lower interest rate than your other debts, then using additional borrowing to repay these debts would be a good idea.
  • Emmia
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    edited 8 July 2024 at 5:42PM
    Can you afford repayments on a larger mortgage? It would seem one obvious route.

    But it would become secured borrowing.
  • beanielou
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    Would not advise secured debt unless an absolute last resort.
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