Lender Handbook Archive
What did the mortgage lender require when the transaction took place? Check the Lexsure Lender Archive and purchase the relevant historical lender record where available.
Today’s UK Finance Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook may differ from the instructions applicable to an earlier purchase or remortgage. Dated lender-specific requirements can help when reviewing a conveyancing file, responding to a lender audit or investigating a complaint or professional indemnity claim.
Need the lender’s historical requirements?
Identify your lender, transaction date and issue, then check availability and purchase the relevant dated record from the Lexsure Lender Archive.
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NatWest Changes Its Tenancy Requirements: Beyond the Three-Year Rule
On October 22, 2026, NatWest revised 14 sections of its UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook, particularly section 6.6.3a on tenancy agreements. The update emphasizes legal validity and its impact on the Bank’s security, shifting focus from rental duration and break clauses. Conveyancers must now assess the tenancy’s legal effect within the relevant jurisdiction meticulously.
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BSA Adds D.49 Building Safety Checks for Leasehold Flat Purchases
The Building Societies Association has introduced a new safety provision, D.49, requiring conveyancers to obtain specific documents from sellers regarding building safety for leasehold flats in England. Additionally, plans to host the BSA Mortgage Instructions on the UK Finance website by 2026 were announced, emphasizing ongoing adaptations in conveyancing practices.