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Manchester Building Society consent to let: Q and A’s
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We just received consent to let from Manchester Building Society. After some effort, Manchester Building Society have issued me with ‘consent to let’ confirmation . There is reference to an assured shorthold tenancy. What is that?
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I am a FTB interested in a detached house in Manchester Building Society. I have a significant deposit and expect a mortgage from Manchester Building Society. My predicament is that my partner inherited a flat in Nuneaton and I can foresee myself moving in next month, at which point I would want to let out my house. I have heard of consent to let but it does not sound like there is any certainty. Can you offer any advice?
- I would like to see if I can receive consent to let on my current property. I have a mortgage with Manchester Building Society but my circumstances have changed. I'm looking to move in with my partner and daughter who have a house and is larger than my 1 bed home. I am unlikely to qualify for a buy to let mortgage as I don't have money for a deposit nor do I earn more than £25000 per annum.
- Please explain "consent to let" to me? I live in a studio flat and its in good condition. It has been on with agents for two months and I have had very few viewings. This is because my neighbour is a drunk and assaulted me last year. I have had to mention it on the disclosure form. Mortgage is with Manchester Building Society on a fixed rate. Someone mentioned I should seek consent to let by Manchester Building Society and rent the flat out.
- My existing mortgage is with Manchester Building Society, but I am going to move out for around 12 months as we need to be closer to my partner's mother. Will Manchester Building Society issue consent to let?
- How much is it to get a consent to let from Manchester Building Society on my residential property. Recently I have moved in with my wife and have a family member renting from me.
- We are interested in discovering more about the Manchester Building Society consent to let procedure and conditions for granting.
- I am relocating for work for up to 12 months... I was wondering if I was able to obtain from Manchester Building Society consent to let the property out while I was away as I do not want to leave it vacant for that long
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Information to consider in further to the above Manchester Building Society consent to let information
Tax and Legal
There may be various 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.
Insurance
One thing to remember when arranging a consent to let mortgage with Manchester Building Society 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 regular 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
Leasehold properties
If your property is leasehold, the provisions in the lease may prevent you from letting or require that you to have a license to do so from the freeholder. If such terms are not adhered to you may be in violation of your covenants under the lease. This could potentially result in the freeholder commencing forfeiture proceedings.
Co-ownership
Omitting 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.
If you do not keep up the payments on your mortgage with Manchester Building Society your property may be repossessed