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Need professional advice for your consent to let with The Mortgage Business? There are various implications when it comes to letting out your property with an existing residential mortgage - you should seek professional assistance.
Need professional advice for your consent to let with The Mortgage Business? There are various implications when it comes to letting out your property with an existing residential mortgage - you should seek professional assistance.
I have a standard mortgage over my residence in loc with the intention of relocating abroad to country for a couple of years. During this period I want to lease out my flat. My lender refuses to issue a consent to let. I don’t really want a buy to let mortgage as it’s only for a short period that I am going away for.
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.
Failure to inform your insurance company of your intention to let could invalidate your insurance or leave you under-insured.This means that you could be personally liable for any claim made against you. 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
Should the tenure of your property be leasehold, the lease may prohibit you from letting or require that you obtain the consent of the freeholder. If such terms are not adhered to you may be in breach of the lease. This could trigger the freeholder commencing forfeiture proceedings.
Failure 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.