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Case study · Residential purchase

£285,000 purchase in Manchester for a professional still in probation

Illustrative example based on the type of case we arrange, not a specific client.

Loan£285,000
Value£335,000
LTV85%
TimingOffer in 3 weeks
Case details
PropertyTwo-bedroom apartment
LocationAncoats, Manchester
ClientSoftware engineer, 2 months into a new role
ProductResidential purchase

The challenge

The buyer had relocated for a better-paid job and found a flat quickly. Several lenders would not consider her new salary until she had passed a six-month probation period, and her agreed purchase risked falling through.

What we did

We sourced lenders that accept a new employment contract and a first payslip where the applicant has a continuous work history in the same field. We supplied her signed contract, prior employment record and a letter from HR confirming the role was permanent. The application was submitted with all documents upfront to avoid delays.

The outcome

An offer was issued at 85% loan to value based on her new salary, and the purchase completed on schedule.

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