Consent-to-let Help for Hodge Equity Release

Common questions relating to Hodge Equity Release consent to lease

• Jennifer (my wife) and I may need to lease our Southwark home for a while due to a new job. This will be short-term but perhaps for seven years. Do I inform Hodge Equity Release or should I remain silent?

• I am currently in the process of emigrating to Beijing . Rather than sell up, I wish to lease my existing property out, just in case things turn out badly and I decide to come back in one or two years. I have a current mortgage is with Hodge Equity Release. Would I be able to refinance with another mortgage lender on a much lower interest rate then apply for Consent to Let after the re mortgage has completed?
• My daughter is going to work abroad for twelve months and would like to let her flat out. She has a Hodge Equity Release fixed rate mortgage on repayment and wants consent to let the property as well as switch to interest only. What does she need to do?
• At present I have a homeowner mortgage with Hodge Equity Release. My company has offered me a home as part of my job and would like to lease out my current property. My mortgage advisor seems confident that it is a formality. Can you give me some information please?
• Do you specifically deal with enquiries regarding Hodge Equity Release or all of them?
• When it comes to consent to let from Hodge Equity Release am I supposed to update them every time we get a new tenant and forward them a copy of the lease document?
• I am interested in some advice on how best to approach my mortgage company Hodge Equity Release regarding a 'Consent-to-Let' application. Is this something you can offer guidance on ?
• I have a mortgage with Hodge Equity Release. I am considering moving out and renting out my apartment. Am I required to obtain consent to let ?