Buy to Let - Magellan Homeloans Conveyancing Requirements for Properties Let at Completion

Magellan Homeloans legal requirements are set out in Part 1 of the December 1st 2014 version of the CML Handbook which provides that unless it is clear from the mortgage offer that the property is let or is to be let at completion then you must check with Magellan Homeloans as to whether Magellan Homeloans lend on "buy-to-let" premises and that the mortgage is for that purpose.

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Previously updated on 06/04/2017 Part 2 of the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Magellan Homeloans deals with who you need to contact If different from section 1.11, i.e the contact point if property is let or to be let. It also deals with whether Magellan Homeloans lend on buy-to-let

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Where the residence, or part of it, is already let, or is to be let at completion, then the letting must comply with the details set out in the Magellan Homeloans mortgage offer or any consent to let Magellan Homeloans issue. If the letting does not comply, or no such details are specified, you are obliged disclose the position to Magellan Homeloans

Part 2 of the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Magellan Homeloans deals with who you need to contact If different from 1.11, i.e the contact point when you do not have details of current letting or letting to take place at completion:

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Firms authorised on the Magellan Homeloans conveyancing panel,when it comes to buy to let properties need to check Part 2 of the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook as to whether counterparts or certified copies of all tenancy agreements and leases in respect of existing tenancies must be sent to Magellan Homeloans after completion

In addressing the question whether the mortgage company requires a certified copy letting agreement to be sent Magellan Homeloans specifically states:

No - to be held on file with the title deeds and documents after completion unless otherwise stated in the offer.

The information contained within this webpage is for general information purposes only for lawyers in England and Wales, it does not constitute advice and you should always check the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Magellan Homeloans Buy to Let requirements as well as the mortgage offer. Whilst we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct but does not make any representation or warranties of any kind about its completeness, accuracy, reliability or suitability. Any reliance you place on the information is strictly at your own risk. Lexsure will not be liable for any direct or indirect loss or damage arising out of or in connection with the use of this information. The same caveat applies to members of the public looking at this page. If you wish to find a buy to let conveyancing specialist on the Magellan Homeloans panel or a buy to let mortgage broker click here.

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