Equity Release Remortgage to Fund Home Extension in Surrey
£520,000 · 20 years · 4.45% fixed 5 yrs. A Surrey homeowner wanted to add a two-storey rear extension to their home - a project costed at £140,000.
The Client
Surrey homeowner
The Challenge
A Surrey homeowner wanted to add a two-storey rear extension to their home - a project costed at £140,000. Rather than taking a personal loan at high interest rates, they wanted to remortgage and release equity from the significant uplift in their property's value since purchase. Their existing fixed rate was expiring in six weeks.
Our Solution
Doulton timed the remortgage to coincide with the fixed rate expiry, avoiding any early repayment charge. The equity release was structured to fund the extension in full, with a small contingency buffer. The new lender was comfortable with home improvement as the stated purpose of equity release.
The Outcome
Remortgage completed. Extension funded from equity release. Property value post-extension estimated at a further £85,000 above the pre-extension value - delivering a net equity gain even after the additional borrowing. Key highlights: Timed to coincide with fixed rate expiry - no ERC; Extension fully funded from equity release; Post-extension value estimated £85,000 above pre-extension - net equity gain.