A homeowner says delays in registering his newly built house have left the property unmortgageable. Anthony Hockham, from Reading, moved into his four-bedroom home in March 2024, but he reports it remained unregistered for around two years. As a result, he says lenders will not approve mortgages on the property during that period.
The account, reported by the Daily Mail, also says the delay will cost the family money—reportedly leaving them out of pocket by £6,105. The article frames the problem as a registration turnaround issue that affects the ability to secure financing after moving in. It describes the impact on the family’s finances and mortgage prospects, but does not provide additional views or data from HM Land Registry, lenders, or other homeowners.
Across the two provided entries, the emphasis is on the same claimed timeline, the same consequences for mortgage eligibility, and the same stated financial loss figure. No other outlet’s differing angle or independent verification is included in the supplied material.
