Is a "bridging" loan the opion in this case? How/who/what or what else? Details in post.

ACG

Yes, subject to affordability. 
You will have to pay higher rate stamp duty but I think you can claim the surcharge back if it sells with 1 year or 3 years (I forget which sorry). 

maxxpayne

ACG said:

Yes, subject to affordability. 
You will have to pay higher rate stamp duty but I think you can claim the surcharge back if it sells with 1 year or 3 years (I forget which sorry). 

I believe it's 3 years.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-a-refund-of-the-higher-rates-of-stamp-duty-land-tax

 

ACG

maxxpayne said:

ACG said:

Yes, subject to affordability. 
You will have to pay higher rate stamp duty but I think you can claim the surcharge back if it sells with 1 year or 3 years (I forget which sorry). 

I believe it's 3 years.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-a-refund-of-the-higher-rates-of-stamp-duty-land-tax

 

Good job one of us knows.