Getting a mortgage when changing jobs

Hello,

I have resigned from my current HF job and need to go through a 6 month non-compete, meaning I will likely be without any significant income until November. I have already signed a contract with a new employer (Quant HF) and they will pay me a large sign on bonus in the first month, which more than makes up for the loss of income.

I am now thinking of buying a house. Does anyone here know how my job situation could affect my ability to get a mortage? I suppose that during the next 6 months there is no chance of me getting a mortgage? Will it be possible right after I start or are banks typically careful when someone has just changed jobs? In case it matters, I have been at my current job for about 5 years and this was my first job after my PhD. Also, I live in the UK.

Thanks!

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