Additional Borrowing

mp203

Hello.

Do Barclays lend for new windows and doors, as additional borrowing on a mortgage?

poseidon1

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6684650/additional-borrowing

https://www.barclays.co.uk/mortgages/existing-customer-centre/additional-borrowing/

mp203

Thanks, poseidon1, but I can't see your post.
I can see my post, inside a rectangle, with 'View Post >' in the bottom right of it. But when I click on View Post I just get the same again.

Brie

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82150250#Comment_82150250

I think it is just the link that was relevant.

mp203

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82150360#Comment_82150360

Ah, thanks.

mp203

Thanks, poseidon1, for the link, and sorry for the confusion.
I had already looked on that site, but it's not clear which home improvements qualify.
A neighbour was telling me they were looking to borrow for flooring but that didn't qualify.

Brie

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82150386#Comment_82150386

The link seems to suggest that improvements that increase energy efficiency would qualify. So getting double or triple glazed windows should count, as might getting better quality, better insulated doors.

poseidon1

Yes I did not think any comment was needed from me, Barclays own link seemed pretty self explanatory.

mp203

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82150390#Comment_82150390

Thanks, Brie. There are two improvements in particular that they seem to push, even giving cash rewards for; heat pump systems, and solar panels. I still don't know if doors and windows qualify though. I know it's not only green improvements that qualify, you can obviously borrow for things like a new kitchen or bathroom. I've made an appt. to speak to them, but it would be good to get a heads up on this, so if anyone does know, their advice would be appreciated.