Solicitor panel policy change

HSBC UK Bank changed 2 Part 2 answers

Region
England and Wales
Change date
Handbook
UK Finance Part 2

Summary

HSBC rewrote its letting requirements for England and Wales: in England it now accepts periodic Assured Tenancies (not fixed term) under the Housing Act 1988 as amended by the Renters' Rights Act 2025, in place of ASTs. No tenancy may be granted on terms that would prevent a sale with vacant possession, and the Wales Standard Contract and Company Let rules are retained.

Check the lender’s current requirements before you rely on this summary.

Questions changed

2 questions
  1. 6.6.1If different from 1.11, contact point if property is let/to be let and to check you lend on buy-to-let
  2. 6.6.2If different from 1.11, contact point when you do not have details of current letting or letting to take place at completion

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