Moving to your next home
Whether you're upsizing, downsizing, or relocating, moving home comes with its own set of mortgage considerations. We'll help you navigate the process smoothly.
There are usually three things to weigh up when moving — your existing deal, the chain, and timing:
Take your existing deal with you when you move — if your mortgage is portable and the new property qualifies.
Align your mortgage with your sale and purchase timelines so the chain doesn't break.
Short-term finance to cover the gap between selling and buying when timing doesn't line up.
If you're on a good rate, you may be able to 'port' your existing mortgage to your new property — essentially taking your deal with you. Not all mortgages are portable, and the new property will still need to meet the lender's criteria.
We'll check whether porting is possible — and whether it's actually the best option compared to switching to a new deal.
Keep your current rate and avoid early repayment charges — but you're still bound by your existing lender's criteria for the new property.
Managing a property chain can be stressful, and timing is everything. We'll make sure your mortgage is arranged to align with your sale and purchase timelines, keeping the process as smooth as possible. If complications arise in the chain, we'll advise on your options to keep things moving.
Sometimes there's a gap between selling your current home and completing on your new one. Bridging finance can provide a short-term solution to cover that period. We'll explain how bridging loans work, what they cost, and whether they make sense for your situation — or if there's a better alternative.
"Moving home is one of the most stressful things you'll do — the mortgage shouldn't add to it."
Our job is to make sure the mortgage side of moving doesn't add to the stress — from porting decisions to bridging the gap, we'll keep things moving.
Speak to one of our expert advisers today. No obligation, no jargon — just honest, expert advice.
Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.