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Questions and Answers: Aviva Equity Release consent to let

  • I have been asked by my proposed tenants for a letter by way of my ‘consent to let’ from Aviva Equity Release, my bank. Is this standard practice? My letting agent cannot offer an explanation, can you?

  • Me and my husband are intending to buy a studio flat with 30k deposit with the aim of moving in. Somewhat fortuitously the in-laws are arranging to move abroad If we were to proceed with a residential mortgage with Aviva Equity Release would there be any difficulties with obtaining consent to let ?
  • I have a garden flat in Hillingdon let out which has a fifty year lease. Mortgage broker suggested I should remortgage (currently with Aviva Equity Release) as a buy to let rather than consent to let and release 45-55k which on top of a new homeloan based on my income would give me a budget of £195k. Limited available in Lambeth for me to buy my own property. To extend the lease will cost 21k. Rent out with consent to let or sell the flat?
  • I have just been presented with a once in a lifetime career opportunity for 9 months in Denmark. I do have sufficient money to meet the monthly Aviva Equity Release mortgage however the buildings insurance requires continuous residency in order to remain valid. Last December the roof had some leaks that were repaired. If there happened to be any problems during the winter months I would struggle to cover the remedial works. Would I be eligible for consent to let from Aviva Equity Release for a limited period?
  • Will Aviva Equity Release want to know my reasons for applying for consent to let? Should I inform them of my possible relocation overseas?
  • I would like to let out a room in my house in Brent. Do I require consent to let from my lender Aviva Equity Release?
  • Do you know if I can keep my current domestic mortgage with Aviva Equity Release if I start renting out? If the consent to let is given will they tie me into an increased rate?
  • I have a 1st time buyer mortgage with Aviva Equity Release which is only eight weeks in but I have been relocated with work. How easy is it to obtain consent to let from Aviva Equity Release for a mortgage that has only just started and I have just bought the property?