Buy to Let - Landbay Partners Conveyancing Requirements for Properties Let at Completion

Landbay Partners buy-to-let obligations 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 Landbay Partners as to whether Landbay Partners lend on "buy-to-let" properties and that the mortgage is for that purpose.

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Previously updated on 19/01/2026 Part 2 of the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Landbay Partners 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 Landbay Partners lend on buy-to-let

We only lend on buy-to-let properties.

Any tenancy must comply with the requirements set out in our Loan Agreement and associated mortgage documentation, including without limitation Clause 7.8 – Buy to Let Conditions of the Loan Agreement (as in force at completion) which sets out:

• the types of tenancies acceptable to us;
• restrictions on occupation and use of the property; and
• other requirements relating to the property and creation, continuation and validity of any tenancy.

You must ensure that any tenancy in place or proposed complies in full with those requirements and must report to us immediately if it does not.

In situations where the residence, or part of it, is currently let, or is to be let at completion, then the letting must comply with the details set out in the Landbay Partners mortgage offer or any consent to let Landbay Partners issue. If the letting does not comply, or no such details are mentioned, you must notify the position to Landbay Partners

Part 2 of the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Landbay Partners 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:

Note that we will only lend on a buy-to-let basis and any letting must comply with our buy-to-let conditions. Please refer to 6.6.1.

Firms authorised on the Landbay Partners 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 Landbay Partners after completion

In considering whether the lender requires a counterpart tenancy contract to be sent Landbay Partners specifically states:

No. Certified copies should be available upon request. Any original documentation must be retained by you in your conveyancing file so as to comply with all applicable legal, regulatory and professional obligations.

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 Landbay Partners 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 Landbay Partners panel or a buy to let mortgage broker click here.