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Frequently asked questions relating to LendInvest consent to lease
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We just received consent to let from LendInvest. After some effort, LendInvest have issued me with ‘consent to let’ confirmation . Mention is made of an assured shorthold tenancy. What is that?
- Can you 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 probably due to an longstanding feud with the guy next door. I have had to put it on the disclosure sheet. Mortgage is with LendInvest on a fixed rate. It has been suggested to me that I should seek consent to let by LendInvest and let the property out.
- My girlfriend and I (co-owners) are in the process of refinancing with LendInvest. I was doing some research concerning consent to let from LendInvest to understand the rules around potentially leasing our current property out (probably in a year or 2) if we moved away. The apartment in question was a first-time purchase for us about three years ago. Currently we are living there.
- I have found myself in the accidental landlord scenario and failed to inform LendInvest. I had to leave my property for family reasons, so am now based in another part of the country. I originally tried to sell the flat, but prices were depressed, which meant I was in negative equity. This was a couple of years ago in 2012, which has since seen the property price increase and has given me time to save. I am in now in a position where I can now convert to a BTL mortgage and would like to remortgage at the same time. My concern is, will changing mortgage providers possibly alert LendInvest that I have been letting without consent to let? I am aware that I shouldn’t have done this, but circumstances forced my hand. Can I change to a BTL without LendInvest knowing what I’ve done?
- We have already been told to write a letter to LendInvest to obtain consent to let, I'm just trying to find some guidelines on the letter? What I should or shouldn't include?
- I currently have a mortgage with LendInvest that I would like to transfer to a consent to let as we have identified another property we are looking to purchase. How do I apply for consent to let from LendInvest and what happens within the process?
- I am after further information concerning consent to let home loans, potentially moving our existing mortgage with LendInvest across to a consent to let one.
- I'm looking in more information regarding consent to let from LendInvest. Would an acceptable reason be issues with neighbours and the property is too big for me to run at this moment in time?
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General Advice to read in supporting the above LendInvest consent to let information
Tax and Legal
There may be various tax and legal (from restrictions on title, lease prohibitions to planning issues) implications when letting out your property. You should always seek the advice of a solicitor and accountant before letting out your property.
Insurance
One thing to remember when arranging a consent to let mortgage with LendInvest is to switch your existing residential buildings insurance policy to a landlords buildings insurance policy. The insurance premium is marginally more expensive but if you don’t switch your insurance and you need to make a claim then you won’t be covered on your standard residential buildings insurance. As a minimum you should ensure that you are covered for any third party liability in respect of injuries to your tenant whilst at your property
Leasehold properties
Should the tenure of your property be leasehold, the provisions in the lease may prevent you from letting or require that you to have a license to do so from the freeholder. If such restrictions are not strictly observed you may be in violation of the lease. This could potentially result in the freeholder commencing forfeiture proceedings.
Co-ownership
Omitting to advise your co-owner of your intention to let could result in them taking legal action against you. Be sure to obtain their consent in writing.
Your property may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage with LendInvest