Consent-to-let Help for Bank of Scotland Private Banking

Common questions relating to Bank of Scotland Private consent to lease

• Hi, I have a mortgage on a flat with Bank of Scotland Private and I am thinking of leasing the property out. Could this be done without transferring to a BTL or receiving consent to let from Bank of Scotland Private?
• I rented my house out for three years from 2010-2013 while living abroad. I have a letter dated January 2010 from the lender granting consent to let. In the letter it explicitly states that the consent to let is valid for "the remaining term of the mortgage". I have not changed product since the letter was sent. I now plan to move house and rent out my existing house. However, my financial advisor has suggested that the 2010 consent to let letter may not be acceptable to the new lender Bank of Scotland Private for the property I wish to purchase.Can this be correct
• Were I to take out a new product with Bank of Scotland Private how long do I have to wait for consent to let without changing from a normal mortgage?
• We would like to know what the policy is for Bank of Scotland Private for consent to let. I have come across various suggestions in relation to charges and rates. I need to move area for career reasons but I don't want to sell the house due to a depressed market.
• Do you know if consent to let is something that Bank of Scotland Private offer?
• Last month bought a one bedroom apartment in Southwark. I am a FTB. I am moving Glasgow next month, can I get consent to let from my lender Bank of Scotland Private or do need to wait for at least 6 months?
• We have four months to left on a 2 year residential mortgage with Bank of Scotland Private but now let the flat out. Can I assume they will just charge a flat fee for consent to let?
• I got a homeowner homeloan with Bank of Scotland Private. I bought the property in September this year. What are the options and criteria for consent to let.