Consent-to-let Help for First Trust Bank

Top Five Questions relating to First Trust Bank consent to lease

• I obtained consent to let from First Trust Bank in 2011 but failed to need it and subsequently remortgaged to a new bank. I recently asked for consent to let. I was told it would be authorised since I met the criteria. Yet recently received a letter informing me that I must provide a letter from the DWP evidencing that that are aware of my current situation before they can provide consent. They said this is policy but I have not been able to find these conditions on their site. I did complain about the inference that I might intend to continue to claim help with interest from the DWP whilst receiving rental on the property. They apologised and offered to deposit £40 in my account . However i still am unable to locate this term and condition and i feel this is otherwise inappropriate I want to let my property as a way of releasing me from redress to social benefits not in order to continue with them
• I have a mortgage with First Trust Bank. I wish to purchase a further house and my mortgage broker advised me to seek consent to let. I was under the impression that they only accept the consent to let if I have the intention to move back into my current home. Have I been given the right information?
• I have let out my 2 bed flat in Croydon for the previous 18 months, and I had not appreciated that I required consent to let. I now want to rectify this. What are the legal repercussions of my actions?
• Please explain "consent to let" to me? I live in a 1 bed flat and its in good condition. It has been on with agents for two months and I have had very few viewings. This is because my neighbour is noisey. I had no choice but to put this on the disclosure form. I am with First Trust Bank on a standard variable rate. Someone mentioned I should obtain consent to let via First Trust Bank and let the property to tenants.
• I am seeking from First Trust Bank consent to let out my property in Hackney. I am putting in hand arrangements to move in with my mother as I am off work through ill health.
• Afternoon? I am just wondering whether First Trust Bank offer consent to let as an option if I decided to lease out my property under a homeowner mortgage. Is there a specific rule for right to buy property and consent to let?
• I have only recently completed my homeloan with First Trust Bank since when my boyfriend has proposed and we are deciding whether to live in his house or mine. Would I be issued consent to let if I were to move in with him
• Me and my partner am looking into the option of renting out my property with consent to let from First Trust Bank whist away travelling for four months