need help with odd mortgage application problem

Hello all,

I was wondering if anyone could advise me about my mortgage application. I have decided to get a first mortgage on a property in northern Ireland the problem is my work is in London. The reason for this my fiance who was from NI was killed in a accident in Oct and I want a house to visit her grave and be close to her family at weekends.

I have also taken a unpaid absence of leave from work until march and have moved out of my flat in London I will move in with a friend from work. The mortage company Newcastle BS are asking my work for a reference who will say ive left but wil be coming back in March also they will be asking my landlord for a reference. Will this be a problem?

I don't know why they are being so funny I have excellent credit they even asked me why I had such a large amount in my bank account statements??

I own 2 houses already in Belfast and these are owned outright but are in the process of renovation is there anything I could do as in mortgage these to buy the new house?

Thanks in advance

Shane