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Moving home means one of several possible mortgage routes. Which one is right depends on your current mortgage, your chain, and what you are buying.

Upsizing.

Larger property and larger mortgage, often a new lender for better rates. Affordability rerun on the new loan.

Downsizing.

Smaller mortgage or a mortgage-free exit, with porting or settlement options depending on your current deal.

Relocation.

Moving regions or abroad. Some lenders have specific criteria, especially for overseas relocation.

Chain Purchase.

Sale and purchase running simultaneously, with completion dates aligned across the chain.

Chain-Free Buy.

Onward purchase without a sale (second home or bridging) handled separately but in the same plan.

The mortgage usually is not the thing that slows a chain. Missed communication and misaligned dates are. We work directly with solicitors and estate agents to keep momentum.

Chain Coordination.

Completion dates aligned across sale and purchase, so you are never paying two mortgages at once.

Portability Audit.

We check if your current rate is worth porting, and confirm your lender will actually allow it.

Scenario Planning.

Two or three 'what ifs' modelled in advance, so you know what happens if the chain shifts.

Solicitor Liaison.

Direct contact with your solicitor so they have what they need, when they need it.

Completion Timing.

Mortgage completion synced across the chain to avoid overlapping payments or SVR drops.

Most moves are funded by equity from the sale. But timing gaps between sale and purchase can create short-term liquidity problems. We have options for that.

Equity from Sale.

Sale proceeds cover the new deposit. Clean timing keeps it simple.

Additional Deposit.

Savings, investments or family gifts can top up the deposit if you are upsizing significantly.

Chain Break Bridging.

If the chain breaks, bridging finance through ABSF completes your purchase within days, not weeks.

Let-to-Buy.

Keep your old property as a buy-to-let while moving into the new one, with both mortgages properly structured.

Second Home Structure.

Stamp duty surcharge considerations handled correctly for second homes and holiday lets.

A new mortgage on a new property means a new affordability check. Lenders calculate differently, so the right choice varies case by case.

Ported Rate Impact.

Keep your current rate where it is favourable. On newer deals, switching often wins.

New Lender Options.

Whole-of-market comparison often gives meaningfully better rates than your existing lender.

Fixed vs Tracker.

Fixed rates give certainty during a move. Trackers offer flexibility if rates are expected to fall.

Overpayment Flexibility.

Important when consolidating sale equity or making capital improvements after the move.

Future Plans.

Another move in 2 to 3 years changes the product choice. We plan for that now, not later.

The Client Challenge

The Porting Myth

Believing your current rate will simply move with you, when in reality porting has criteria you may no longer meet.

The Chain Breakdown

Sale falls through close to exchange, the purchase looks lost, and there's no plan B in place.

The Timing Misalignment

Sale and purchase completion dates drift apart, forcing short-term rental or overlapping mortgage payments.

Our Solution

Portability Audit

We check whether porting your current rate actually wins, or whether switching lenders gives you a better result.

Scenario Planning

Two or three 'what ifs' modelled up front, including bridging via ABSF if a chain breaks near an exchange.

Chain Coordination

Direct liaison with your solicitor and estate agent to keep completion dates synced across the chain.

Use Our Quick Quote
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Current Mortgage:

Lender, product, rate, ERC status and whether it's portable. These decide your starting options.

02

Sale & Purchase:

Sale price, purchase price, deposit gap, and your position in the chain. Each affects the timing.

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The Ideal Move:

Your target completion date and any flexibility. The chain rarely hits the first date planned, so we build in contingency.

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High Net Worth

Private finance & HNW

Bespoke structures for high-value assets and non-standard income streams.

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Self-Employed

Ltd Directors & Sole Traders

Specialist mortgage advice tailored to company directors and the self-employed.

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AB Specialist Finance (ABSF)

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Adverse Credit

Bridging & commercial

Fast-tracked capital for property developers and professional investors.

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First Time Buyers

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Remortgage

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Buy-to-Let

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Meet the team

Chains only move as fast as their slowest link. Our senior team makes sure the mortgage is never that link, with direct contact to your solicitor and agents throughout.

Ashley Bennett

Ashley Bennett

Director
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Lisa Minister

Lisa Minister

Mortgage Expert
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Lee McNess

Lee McNess

Mortgage Expert
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Can I take my current mortgage to the new property?

Sometimes. Porting is possible on most mortgages but subject to the lender re-approving you under current affordability. We check porting against fresh market rates to see which wins.

What happens if the chain breaks before completion?

We arrange bridging finance through AB Specialist Finance (ABSF), completing your purchase within days and giving you time to re-sell. The chain break is survivable with the right plan.

Should I buy before I sell?

Usually not, unless you have the cash or bridging in place. For most clients, coordinated completion dates are the cleaner path. We walk through the options case by case.

Do I pay stamp duty surcharge on a second home?

Yes, an extra 3 to 5 percent depending on price. It applies to second homes, let-to-buys and holiday lets. We factor it in from the first conversation.

How long does the mortgage side usually take on a move?

Four to eight weeks from application to offer on a straightforward case. The chain itself usually takes longer than the mortgage. We aim to have you offer-ready before the chain needs you.

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