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Unmortgageable Property Finance in Portsmouth

If a mortgage has fallen through in Portsmouth, the reason behind it matters far more than the refusal itself. Portsmouth is home to one of the most densely built cities in the country, with many flats and conversions where lease and cladding questions are common, so the sticking point is often the property or a single detail on your file rather than you as a borrower.

Portsmouth sits within Hampshire, and naval, marine, defence and visitor economy means a real spread of buyers and homeowners face these questions every day. You are not an unusual case. Use the guides to understand your situation, then speak to an FCA-authorised broker about the specifics.

How we can help in Portsmouth

If your credit is the issue

We explain how CCJs, defaults and missed payments look to lenders, and the specialist routes open to people in Portsmouth.

If your income is complex

Self-employed, contract or company income is common and workable with the right lender and the right paperwork.

If the property is the problem

Older, non-standard and leasehold homes are part of the housing mix here, and each has lenders that understand it.

If your deposit is small

Low-deposit deals, shared ownership and family support can all help you get started.

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Answer a few plain questions about your credit, income or property. In about a minute you will see what the market usually looks like for people in your situation, and the routes worth exploring next.

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