Maisonette Mortgages – Guides & FAQs
Buying or remortgaging a maisonette can be a bit more complicated than a standard house or flat. Lenders often look closely at the lease, access, the property layout and any shared areas before they decide whether they are happy to lend.
This tag brings together our articles and FAQs about maisonette mortgages in the UK. Here you’ll find simple, plain-English guides that explain how lenders view maisonettes and what you can do to improve your chances of getting a suitable deal.
On these pages you can read about:
- How maisonette mortgages differ from standard flat and house mortgages
- Common issues with leases, access, above-shop locations and ex-local authority blocks
- How surveyors assess maisonettes for valuation and mortgage purposes
- What documents and information lenders typically want to see
- How a mortgage broker can help if one lender says “no”
Every maisonette is slightly different, so lender criteria can vary. The guides in this section are designed as a helpful starting point before you speak to a mortgage adviser about your own situation.
