Need professional advice for your consent to let with The Royal Bank of Scotland plc Direct Line Mortgages? There are various implications when it comes to letting out your property with an existing residential mortgage - you should seek professional assistance.
My wife and I have a RBS - Direct Line home loan and are never missed a loan payment, in gainful employment etc. Can you tell me how much it will cost and if RBS - Direct Line usually grant consent to let without transferring to a commercial rate?
What is the most extreme action RBS - Direct Line can take if I have rented my property in the event that consent to let is not forthcoming?
Are any options available to me if my application to obtain consent to let is subsequently refused by RBS - Direct Line?
There are numerous potential 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.
One thing to remember when arranging a consent to let mortgage with RBS - Direct Line 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
If your property is leasehold, the provisions in the lease may prevent you from letting or require that you obtain the consent of the freeholder. If such restrictions are not strictly observed you may be in violation of your covenants under the lease. This could trigger the freeholder commencing forfeiture proceedings.
Neglecting to advise your co-owner of your intention to let could result in them taking legal action against you. Be sure to record their consent in writing.