Barristers

Whether you’re a newly qualified barrister who’s finished their pupilage or an experienced Barrister with KC status, we can help you secure the mortgage you need.

Mortgages for Barristers

As a regulated, highly respected member of the working world, it can seem ridiculous how complex it can be for you to get a mortgage.

We understand that most Barristers operate as self-employed individuals working in chambers with several different income streams coming from many different organisations at times. We even know that you might have some aged debt to contend with. All of these factors mean that you may fall outside of what the lenders consider to be a ‘bread and butter’ case & could benefit from some professional help. 

As a Barrister, we know you have a hefty case load & often travel between several sites a day doing your work. We aim to take the stress away from the mortgage process & give you that time back while knowing that you have the support you need. 

Barristers often need a more bespoke approach due to your complex income, high earning potential & often your higher NET Worth. 

Get in touch today to discuss your circumstances.

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"I cannot recommend Dec McGivern more highly. He is a very diligent advisor and was on hand whenever I needed him. I needed to get my application in quickly and Dec managed to expedite my application so that I received my offer in good time. His advice was realistic and nothing felt like too much of an ask. Thank you so much Dec" Celine, 06/01/2023

Frequently Asked Questions

A newly qualified barrister is considered a ‘Professional’ which means they are recognized by some mortgage lenders as having a job with a very high earning potential.. For that reason, some lenders may be willing to look at your situation on a manually underwrriten basis. When you start out, the majority of Barristers will be self-employed and in normal circumstances, you would be required to have one full years accounts before being able to secure a mortgage. However, in this profession, some lenders may be willing to look at projections from your accountants, accompanied by your most recent 3 months business bank statements showing your trading levels. You may be able to use this as a means of evidencing your income & therefore could, in some circumstances, secure a mortgage before you have been trading for a full year.

As a profession, the role of Barrister is widely considered a ‘sedentary’ role, which in simple terms means a job which doesn’t require you to do any manual work tasks like lifting heavy objects, moving around a lot etc. For this reason, often Barristers can comfortably secure a mortgage based on their earned income up to age 75 with a select number of lenders. Some lenders may even be willing to extend the mortgage end date beyond 75 with evidence of pension contributions/pension pot.

Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage

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Whether you’re just getting started and want to learn more, already found your dream home to move to, or you’re remortgaging your current home, we’d love to help!