Transferring Property Ownership to Family Members
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Remortgaging is the process of taking out a new mortgage on a property you own. This could be with either your current lender or a new mortgage provider.
In order to remortgage your home, you will need to get a mortgage valuation carried out on the property. Your conveyancer will undergo property searches and if you are moving to a new lender, they will organise the transfer of your debt from one to the other.
Get Remortgaging QuotesA licensed conveyancer is a legal professional who’s job it is to carry out the conveyancing process for you. A conveyancing solicitor is a trained solicitor who specialises in conveyancing. Both are able to carry out your remortgage effectively.
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Remortgaging for a better deal can restructure your monthly budget. Releasing equity with a remortgage could help you fund building work or a deposit on a new home. Remortgaging to higher repayments could also help you pay off the mortgage quicker.
The process of remortgaging a property usually takes between 4 and 8 weeks, but this can depend on the current property market and what time of year you do it.
Remortgaging is not too different from taking out a mortgage when you first buy a property, as your conveyancer and broker will carry out many of the same processes and you will need to provide your ID and paperwork. If you switch early or too a new provider, there may just be extra steps.
There are many fees involved with remortgaging. Early repayment fees can cost 1-5% of your remaining balance and exit fees can cost £50-60. Mortgage valuations cost £300-1500. There will be extra fees if you’re moving to a new mortgage provider. You will also need to pay your conveyancer and mortgage broker if you use one.
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