Bridging Loans for Downsizing

Downsizing often means finding the right smaller property before the family home has sold. A bridging facility removes that dependency.

Bridging Loans for Downsizing

Buy the right property without discounting your own

We structure the facility so interest accrues rather than being paid monthly, which keeps cash flow intact while your existing property is marketed properly rather than discounted for speed.

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Why Bridging Loans for Downsizing Requires the Right Lender

What we arrange

  • Funding to purchase before your existing home sells
  • Interest rolled up so there are no monthly payments
  • Terms aligned to a realistic sale period
  • Repayment from sale proceeds

Who this is for

  • Homeowners who have found the right property but not yet sold
  • Clients who want to avoid a chain or a rushed sale
  • Those moving to a retirement or lifestyle property

How London FS helps

We structure the facility so interest accrues rather than being paid monthly, which keeps cash flow intact while your existing property is marketed properly rather than discounted for speed.

Important information

YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) does not regulate some forms of Buy To Let, Commercial & Development Finance, Bridging Finance, Overseas/Foreign National Mortgages and Will Writing.

Dhavi Limited (trading as London FS) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority — firm number 628993. Registered in England, company number 7301914. Registered office: 7 Bell Yard, London, WC2A 2JR.

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No Monthly Payments

Interest is rolled up so your cash flow stays intact while your home is marketed.

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Sell at the Right Price

Removing the deadline means marketing properly rather than accepting a fast-sale discount.

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Chain-Free Purchasing

You become an unconditional buyer, which strengthens your negotiating position.

Why Choose Us

Why Bridging Loans for Downsizing with London FS?

Bridging Loans for Downsizing requires more than access to lenders. It requires accurate interpretation of your circumstances and placement with a lender that genuinely understands them.

We structure the facility so interest accrues rather than being paid monthly, which keeps cash flow intact while your existing property is marketed properly rather than discounted for speed.

Timeline

Terms With Genuine Headroom

Facilities set against a realistic sale period, not an optimistic one.

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Regulated Advice Where It Applies

Where the loan is secured on your main residence we advise on a regulated basis.

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Clear Total Cost

Full cost set out before you commit, including all fees and rolled-up interest.

Our Clients

Who Benefits from Bridging Loans for Downsizing

Homeowners Downsizing

Buyers Avoiding a Chain

Clients Moving to Retirement Property

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Move Without Selling Under Pressure

Downsizing often means finding the right smaller property before the family home has sold. A bridging facility removes that dependency.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions on Bridging Loans for Downsizing

Do I make monthly payments?

Usually not. Interest is typically retained or rolled up and settled when the loan is repaid.

Terms are normally set with headroom. Extensions are often possible, though they carry additional cost.

Where the loan is secured against your main residence it is generally a regulated contract. We will confirm this for your circumstances.

Commonly 12 to 18 months, which allows a full marketing cycle without pressure.

You repay early. Most facilities allow this subject to a minimum interest period.

Usually not. Interest is retained or rolled up and settled in full on repayment.

Yes, though lenders will want to see a realistic valuation and marketing plan for the property being sold.

Far less than with a conventional mortgage, since repayment comes from sale rather than income.

Facilities are sized with headroom, but a significant shortfall would need to be met from other funds.