UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook
Explore articles on the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook, including lender-specific Part 2 instructions, changes to mortgage requirements and practical guidance for conveyancers.
Coverage includes HSBC, Santander, Barclays, Nationwide, NatWest and Clydesdale Bank lender handbook archive posts, examining historical instructions and why the relevant transaction date matters when investigating an earlier purchase or mortgage.
Topics include ground rent, lease terms, flood risk, planning permission and other property issues affecting mortgage lending.
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Check what your lender required at the time
Search historical UK Finance Part 2 instructions for HSBC, Santander, Barclays, Nationwide and more, as they stood on your transaction date.
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HSBC’s New Purchase-Price Rule: No Exchange Before Approval
HSBC amended section 6.3.1a on 5 October 2026. If the purchase price changes, conveyancers must report it immediately and wait for HSBC’s confirmation before exchange or eCOT submission.