If you sell your current home first, you know exactly what it will bring in and how much you can spend on your next home. This reduces the risk of double housing costs and takes away some of the time pressure, which may help you achieve a better selling price.
The downside is that you’ll need to find temporary accommodation and move twice. You may also need to arrange storage for your furniture.
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Do keep in mind that this option comes with risks. You may face double housing costs and there is uncertainty about how much your current home will eventually sell for.
"}},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"If you temporarily own two homes, you may be eligible for double mortgage interest tax relief, under certain conditions. The main conditions are:
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You can only take out a bridging mortgage if you also take out a mortgage for your new home with ING.
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