Buy to Let - Danske Bank Conveyancing Requirements for Properties Let at Completion

Danske Bank conveyancing instructions are set out in Part 1 of the Lenders Handbook which provides that unless it is clear from the mortgage offer that the property is tenanted or is to be let at completion then you must check with Danske Bank as to whether Danske Bank lend on "buy-to-let" properties and that the mortgage is for that purpose.

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Last updated on 21/11/2024 Part 2 of the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Danske Bank 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 Danske Bank lend on buy-to-let

We do not currently provide buy-to-let mortgages in England & Wales.

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

Part 2 of the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Danske Bank outlines 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:

We do not currently provide buy-to-let mortgages in England & Wales.

Firms authorised on the Danske Bank 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 Danske Bank after completion

In addressing the question whether the lender requires a certified copy tenancy contract to be sent Danske Bank specifically states:

We do not currently provide buy-to-let mortgages in England & Wales.

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 Danske Bank 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 Danske Bank panel or a buy to let mortgage broker click here.

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