An equity partner at a City law firm secured a £1.55m mortgage on a £1.85m family home using LLP income. This case study shows how part interest-only structuring supported affordability during a period of higher household costs.

A fixed-income trader secured a £1.5m mortgage on a £2.1m purchase using bonus-led income. This case study explains how lender selection and income structuring supported affordability despite restrictive bonus caps.

A senior finance professional returning from Singapore secured a £950k UK mortgage on a £1.45m London apartment using overseas USD income. This case study explains how foreign currency income was assessed ahead of UK relocation.

An established equity partner at a UK law firm secured a £2.25m family home using fixed drawings and partnership profit share. This case shows how lender selection and part interest-only structuring supported uneven income and long-term affordability.

Professional couple bought a coastal holiday home and wanted occasional Airbnb lets. We used a residential second-home lender that allows limited short-term letting, structured affordability off salary only, and clarified day-limit/whole-property rules—delivering a competitive approval.

HNW client, strong liquid assets but modest declared income, needed £3m for a £5m townhouse. We placed assets under management, built an asset-based underwrite and used an investment portfolio as the repayment plan—securing a bespoke interest-only facility at 60% LTV.

Newly qualified solicitor on £110k, buying a £750k flat while in probation. We targeted a lender that may accept a signed contract and start date, leveraged a strong deposit, and packaged the case cleanly—securing an offer before probation completed.

Locum consultant doctor with £140k mixed NHS/private income secured a £770k mortgage on a £1.2m home. We used 12–24 month averaging, full contract history and locum-friendly criteria to align with a mainstream lender—delivering a clean, timely approval.

Director–shareholder, £60k salary and £120k retained profits, needed £1m borrowing without ramping dividends. We targeted a lender that may use salary + share of net profit, evidenced sustainability, and explained a one-off expense—achieving approval at an effective 5× multiple.

Management consultant contractor on £650/day (PSC), two-month gap, and IR35 scrutiny. We used day-rate modelling, a credible gap narrative, and an accountant’s letter to align with mainstream policy—achieving approval at 75% LTV on a £1.1m home.

Returning British expat paid in USD, thin UK credit, and a 60-day deadline. We secured a lender that accepts foreign income with a haircut, used a US credit report, and ran a pre-arrival application—agreeing the mortgage at 65% LTV on a £1.6m home.

Skilled Worker and Spouse visa clients, £160k income, <18 months in the UK, needed a fast new-build purchase at £800k. We shortlisted a lender comfortable with shorter residency, secured a rapid AIP, perfected the AML trail—and achieved a full offer inside 10 working days.

A senior software engineer on £95k with quarterly RSU vesting bought a £900k house. By averaging 12–24 months of vested RSUs and packaging award letters, brokerage statements and payslips, we evidenced sustainable equity income—resulting in approval with a part interest-only structure.

An investment banking associate on £120k base with a USD bonus needed 75% LTV on a £1.25m flat. We used a two-year average bonus, applied a foreign currency haircut, and built a strong evidence pack—resulting in c.5.2× income and a successful offer.

A City lawyer and LLP partner with £420k variable profit share bought a £2.1m London family home at 60% LTV. We targeted a lender that may average three years’ profits, clarified the capital account, and structured part interest-only with an evidenced repayment plan.

With renewals and short gaps, this IT contractor needed day‑rate treatment. We evidenced continuity, explained the gaps, and matched them with a lender that assesses on day‑rate—securing borrowing aligned to realistic annualised earnings.

A newly qualified solicitor with limited employment history needed clarity and pace. We used her offer letter and first payslips, applied professional‑criteria know‑how, and packaged a clean, conservative case—helping a mainstream lender say yes without over‑promising.

Briefs, arrears, and variable fee sheets—this barrister’s earnings were anything but tidy. We evidenced sustainability and secured a suitable mortgage at pace—without over‑promising.

A senior partner had to choose between a private bank and a high‑street lender for £2m. The private bank’s full interest‑only structure won—keeping monthly payments steady and letting annual profit share reduce the balance without hassle.

A newly made‑up equity partner needed a high‑value mortgage against uneven drawings and profit share. We evidenced sustainability, clarified tax and capital contributions, and matched them with a lender that considers partner income—without overstretching.