Property Rescue Blog

The biggest advantage that sell and rent back affords, is the ability to stay in your home whilst consolidating debt. The peripheral benefits of this are numerous, as it prevents the need for a stressful move, changing schools for children or even a change of job. The long term benefits of preserving your credit history have previously been mentioned and the short term loss may be prudent when considering the loan term gains.

Sell and rent back companies usually offer a buy back option. The buy back is based on the new mortgage arranged by the company. This allows the client the option of once again becoming owner of their own home.

Unfortunately, the credit situation as it is has forced many people into a financial corner. Creditors have become more and more vociferous in their pursuit of monies owed, governed by the fear of the credit crunch. Repossession orders have increased greatly in the last couple of years, rising to over 120 per day in 2008. In reality, this is not desirable for the lenders as it prevents them from recouping their interest.

Until the market is willing to admit to a fall in house prices an adjust accordingly, the financial difficulties people are facing will not be going away anytime soon. Sell and rent back is not designed as business model designed to rob people of their homes. It evolved out of the pressures created by an irresponsible lending climate, looking to cash in on the massive growth in the property market.

Sell and rent back is not only for people who find themselves in financial difficulty. It is often used as a way of releasing equity from your home, insuring an expedient purchase after a divorce or consolidating debt. It can be open to abuse due to its current lack of regulation, but the reality is that it is in the best interest of the sell and rent back company to uphold it’s agreements. The sector is growing rapidly and will soon come under the jurisdiction of the OFT. Until then, if sell and rent back is an attractive option, ensure that the company you are dealing with is reputable, do your research and be sure you fully understand the intricacies of the business.