6 month wait for mortgage?

Hello all, advice needed.

My wife and I moved into our own property in December which we bought outright. I phoned my bank (Halifax) to discuss booking an appointment to arrange a re-mortgage on the property to start doing buidling works, but was told due to money laundering laws I have to live here for 6 months! Does anyone know if there is a way around this foolish rule? After all we do own the property so I don't see what the fuss is!


Thanks in advance
Mark and Eve