Consent-to-let Help for Co operative Bank

Co operative Bank consent to let: Q and A’s

• I am looking to emigrate to Beijing . Rather than finding a buyer, I wish to lease my existing property out, just in case things turn out badly and I decide to return in a couple of years. I have a current mortgage is with Co operative Bank. Would I be able to remortgage with another mortgage provider on a much lower interest rate then apply for Consent to Let after the re mortgage has completed?
• I have leased out my maisonette in Havering for the previous two years, and I had not appreciated that I required consent to let. I would like rectify the situation. Would this be an issue?
• I would like to be informed of what the criteria is for Co operative Bank for consent to let. I have come across various suggestions in relation to fees and rates. I need to relocate for work but I don't want to sell the property due to a depressed market.
• Twelve years ago I was given permission by the local council and my mortgage provider Co operative Bank to convert a small barn into a granny annex, conditional on it not being disposed of separately from the main property. My parents died some years ago and I would now like to rent it out with consent to let from Co operative Bank. Do you think this can be obtained?
• My partner and I have a letter to Co operative Bank requesting consent to let signed and ready, but I'm not sure what address I should forward this to. Can you please help me with the address?
• How much of my mortgage allowance will be made available to borrow if I change my mortgage to a consent to let with Co operative Bank?
• I am trying to find out Co operative Bank fees for conversion to consent to let from a fixed rate residential mortgage?
• Is it possible to negotiate a consent to let from Co operative Bank if I have a current mortgage which has been in place for ten years?