Consent-to-let Help for Barclays Bank as The Woolwich

Top Five Questions relating to Barclays - Woolwich consent to lease

• I have let out my studio flat in Bromley for the past two years, and I had not appreciated that I had to get consent to let. I now want to rectify this. What are the legal ramifications of my actions?
• My fixed deal expires June next year and I'm planning on fixing for a further three years with Barclays - Woolwich, hopefully rates will remain low. In two years time I may wish to move for a couple of years to a different city. How difficult is it to get consent to let by Barclays - Woolwich in this situation? Assuming that monthly rent payments would be about £250 higher than the Barclays - Woolwich mortgage payments.
• I moved out of my flat about six months ago but didn't get around to get a consent to let letter, partly because the mortgage fix rate period is ending next month and I am considering refinancing anyway. I want to ask for the letter now, is that going to open up a Pandora’s box?
• I took out a new mortgage with Barclays - Woolwich recently, borrowing extra with the intention of doing a loft conversion. That plan has proved not to be possible and I now intend to purchase a second property for residential purposes and rent the existing property out with consent to let. Is that likely to open up a Pandora’s box?
• What are the circumstances under which Barclays - Woolwich would turn down a request for consent to let?
• I was just enquiring if Barclays - Woolwich were picky when considering consent to let. I sent my request on date and I am waiting to hear back. Should I start chasing or wait for a bit longer?
• I would be interested to know whether Barclays - Woolwich would have archive records as to whether consent to let was granted for a specific property?
• Barclays - Woolwich - consent to let potential. Do you have experience of the process with this lender? Do they have a minimum period prior to changing to this and a minimum LTV?