Buy to Let - Mortgage Express Conveyancing Requirements for Properties Let at Completion

Mortgage Express conveyancing instructions 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 Mortgage Express as to whether Mortgage Express lend on "buy-to-let" properties and that the loan is for that purpose.

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Previously updated on 11/03/2022 Part 2 of the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Mortgage Express 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 Mortgage Express lend on buy-to-let

As 1.11a for new mortgages. If post-completion please refer to 16.4.1

Where the property, 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 Mortgage Express mortgage offer or any consent to let Mortgage Express issue. If the letting does not comply, or no such details are mentioned, you must notify the position to Mortgage Express

Part 2 of the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Mortgage Express deals with who you must 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:

As 1.11a

Conveyancing solicitors on the Mortgage Express 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 Mortgage Express after completion

In considering whether the mortgage company requires a certified copy letting contract to be sent Mortgage Express specifically states:

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 Mortgage Express 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 Mortgage Express panel or a buy to let mortgage broker click here.