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Moving abroad - existing mortgage

I have a residential mortgage with Santander with consent to let as the house is rented out. The consent to let runs until my fixed term ends in summer 2027. I am considering moving to Spain via my current employer for 2026. I’m not sure how long for but I would become a Spanish tax resident. Would that mean I wouldn’t be able to move to a standard Santander buy to let mortgage when my fixed term ends? Thanks 

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  • silvercar
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    You’ll need to ask the lender. Emphasise the employment driven need to move and its temporary nature may yield a more positive result. Given its roots, I’d have thought moving to Spain with Santander would be the easiest country/ lender combination.
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