I'll have a search through previous posts :-)

Also thanks for the good luck wishes, we have been to 1 mortgage advisor who said noone accepts it as they consider it a fixed term contract and they dont accept them for mortgages. I intend to ring every single bank until I've exhausted all my options! Felt so pleased getting a studentship and finding it a hindrance when trying to get on the property ladder makes me feel very deflated! We will persevere though and if I find anywhere that will accept it I will make sure I post it on here for others who might need it in the future :-)

Hello, sorry if this has been posted before.

My partner and I are currently trying to get a mortgage, however we are having increasing difficulty as every bank and mortgage advisor we've been to so far have said no-one will take my PhD Studentship maintenance grant as a source of income. Has anyone else had this problem and if so can they offer any advice? alternatively does anyone know anywhere that accepts it as a source of income? Thanks in advance :-)

Hiya! I teach for the OU and am myself in my first presentation. I know there are some rules regarding new ALs, but I think this is mainly because their type of study and learning is so different to how many people may have taught previously. I would definitely agree with the advice of giving them a call - they are ever so helpful and wouldn't want you to worry! I hope this helps :)