Sometimes you may need to live somewhere else for a while. If you want to rent out your home during this time, you can ask us for Consent to Let.
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A temporary change in your situation
If you need to live somewhere else for work, to help someone, or to travel, Consent to Let can help. It lets you rent out your home while you are away.
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Letting your home for longer
If you don’t plan to live in your home again, a Buy to Let mortgage may be better. It has different criteria and a separate application.
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Fees
Consent to Let has:
- a one‑off fee of £120
- a yearly fee of £120
You will not pay a fee if:
- you are in the British Armed Forces
- you live in tied accommodation
- you work abroad for the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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Letting the property
- You must use a suitable tenancy agreement, such as an assured shorthold tenancy
- You can only have one tenancy agreement per property
- You must tell your buildings and contents insurer, as the letting may change your cover
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Applying for Consent to Let
How do I apply?
You can apply in Manage your Mortgage in our app or in Online Banking.
What to do:
- Log in and select your mortgage
- Select 'Your Services', then choose 'Consent to Let'
- Answer a few questions
- Read and accept the terms
- Pay the fee
We will then confirm if you can rent out your home.
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