Buy to Let - Lloyds TSB Scotland Conveyancing Requirements for Properties Let at Completion

Lloyds TSB Scotland buy-to-let obligations are explicit in Part 1 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 Lloyds TSB Scotland as to whether Lloyds TSB Scotland lend on "buy-to-let" properties and that the mortgage is for that purpose.

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Previously updated on 13/01/2023 Part 2 of the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Lloyds TSB Scotland deals with who you need to contact If different from paragraph 1.11, i.e the contact point if property is let or to be let. It also deals with whether Lloyds TSB Scotland lend on buy-to-let

Mortgage Processing. Please see 1.11a

If the premises, 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 Lloyds TSB Scotland mortgage offer or any consent to let Lloyds TSB Scotland issue. If the letting does not comply, or no such details are mentioned, you are obliged report the position to Lloyds TSB Scotland

Part 2 of the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Lloyds TSB Scotland 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:

Mortgage Processing. Please see 1.11a

Conveyancing solicitors on the Lloyds TSB Scotland solicitor 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 Lloyds TSB Scotland after completion

In addressing the question whether the bank requires a certified copy letting agreement to be sent Lloyds TSB Scotland says:

No

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 Lloyds TSB Scotland 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 Lloyds TSB Scotland panel or a buy to let mortgage broker click here.