Buy to Let - Gen H Conveyancing Requirements for Properties Let at Completion

Gen H 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 tenanted or is to be let at completion then you must check with Gen H as to whether Gen H lend on "buy-to-let" premises and that the mortgage is for that purpose.

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Previously updated on 13/11/2024 Part 2 of the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Gen H 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 Gen H lend on buy-to-let

We do not normally consent to letting on residential mortgages but please report to us as detailed in 1.11a.

Where the property, 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 Gen H mortgage offer or any consent to let Gen H issue. If the letting does not comply, or no such details are specified, you are obliged disclose the position to Gen H

Part 2 of the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Gen H 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:

We do not normally consent to letting on residential mortgages but please report to us as detailed in 1.11a.

Firms authorised on the Gen H 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 Gen H after completion

In addressing the question whether the lender requires a certified copy letting contract to be sent Gen H 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 Gen H 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 Gen H panel or a buy to let mortgage broker click here.