Hard search from broadband for new house before completion — is it an issue?

So we're moving into the new house on the 10th, had mortgage approved some time ago but haven't yet completed.

I just applied for a new fibre installation with EE/BT into the new house who proceeded to put a hard search on my credit file. Do I have to disclose this to my broker/lender or will they understand?

Is this going to cause any issues? We don't have a condition not to take on new credit before the completion, don't imagine this affects affordability in the slightest as we have to pay for our internet, and have to also get stuff like insurance etc which are other ongoing commitments.

Posted Jun 29, 2026, 11:30 PM UTC

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