Consents FAQs – FirstPort https://www.firstport.co.uk Property Management Services Wed, 13 Aug 2025 13:21:35 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://www.firstport.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/cropped-favicon-150x150.png Consents FAQs – FirstPort https://www.firstport.co.uk 32 32 What is consent and why is it required? https://www.firstport.co.uk/help-support/what-is-lease-consent/ Wed, 22 May 2024 08:09:50 +0000 https://www.firstport.co.uk/help-support/what-is-lease-consent/ Under the terms of your lease, there will very often be a requirement to get consent to sublet, make any alterations to your property (like, permission to replace a kitchen or bathroom) or to keep a pet. Consent is required to ensure the terms of the Lease are adhered to and to make sure that your property and development is maintained in an orderly manner for all residents to enjoy.

If you need to apply for consents, please go to our “How to apply for consents”  page and find out what you need to do.

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Pet Consent

The UK is a pet loving nation but it’s important to make sure that there aren’t restrictions at your development regarding our furry friends.

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Making an Alteration

I’m a customer and want to make an alteration to my property. Request consent here.

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Letting a Property

Thinking of letting out your property? Click here to get our sublet team to check your property’s restrictions

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]]> I’m a customer and need to speak to you about subletting my property, who do I contact? https://www.firstport.co.uk/help-support/subletting-my-property/ Wed, 22 May 2024 08:17:10 +0000 https://www.firstport.co.uk/help-support/subletting-my-property/ If you would like to let your property, you will firstly need to check your lease to see if this is permitted at the estate or development where you live.

Our specialist sublet consent team is here to help you interpret your lease and ensure requirements are complied with. To contact our sublet consent team, please complete the online form on our dedicated page “How to apply for consents” and we will be in contact with you.

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]]> I’m buying a property managed by FirstPort and am going to let the property, what do I need to do? https://www.firstport.co.uk/help-support/buying-and-letting-the-property/ Wed, 22 May 2024 08:14:24 +0000 https://www.firstport.co.uk/help-support/buying-and-letting-the-property/ If you would like to let your property, you will firstly need to check your lease to see if this is permitted at the estate or development where you live.

Our specialist sublet consent team are here to help you interpret the lease and ensure requirements are complied with. To contact our sublet consent team, please complete the online form on our dedicated page “How to apply for consents” and we will be in contact with you.

]]> I’m a customer and want to make an alteration to my property (e.g. change bathroom layout). Who do I contact? https://www.firstport.co.uk/help-support/permission-to-alter-a-property/ Wed, 22 May 2024 08:13:27 +0000 https://www.firstport.co.uk/help-support/permission-to-alter-a-property/ If you would like to alter your property in any way, you will firstly need to check your lease to see if this is permitted. Your lease will also advise on what kinds of alterations are acceptable and who needs to provide consent for the alterations to take place.

Our specialist alterations and pets consent team are here to help you interpret your lease, ensure requirements are complied with and will provide consent to carry out alterations. To contact our alterations and pets consent team, please complete the online form on our dedicated page “How to apply for consents” and we will be in contact with you.

]]> I’m buying a property managed by FirstPort and want to make an alteration when I move in. What do I need to do? https://www.firstport.co.uk/help-support/buying-a-property-and-altering/ Wed, 22 May 2024 08:12:45 +0000 https://www.firstport.co.uk/help-support/buying-a-property-and-altering/ If you would like to alter your property in any way, you will firstly need to check your lease to see if this is permitted. Your lease will also advise on what kinds of alterations are acceptable and who needs to provide consent for the alterations to take place.

Our specialist alterations and pets consent team are here to help you interpret the lease, ensure requirements are complied with and will provide consent to carry out alterations. To contact our alterations and pets consent team, please complete the online form on our dedicated page “How to apply for consents” and we will be in contact with you.

]]> I’m buying a property managed by you and have pets. Can I get advise on the lease relating to keeping pets at the property I am buying? https://www.firstport.co.uk/help-support/advice-pets-at-the-property-buying/ Wed, 22 May 2024 08:12:11 +0000 https://www.firstport.co.uk/help-support/advice-pets-at-the-property-buying/ In your lease, there will be a covenant which states whether you are allowed to keep a pet or not. Some leases may state that you are able to keep a pet but there are restrictions on what type of pet you are allowed to keep. Your lease will also stipulate who needs to provide consent should you wish to keep a pet.

We will require the property details to check the lease requirements. To contact our alterations and pets consent team, please complete the online form on our dedicated page “How to apply for consents” and we will be in contact with you.

]]> Who do I contact about keeping a pet in my property? https://www.firstport.co.uk/help-support/who-do-i-contact-about-keeping-a-pet-in-my-property/ Wed, 22 May 2024 08:11:15 +0000 https://www.firstport.co.uk/help-support/who-do-i-contact-about-keeping-a-pet-in-my-property/ In your lease, there will be a covenant which states whether you are allowed to keep a pet or not. Some leases may state that you are able to keep a pet but there are restrictions on what type of pet you are allowed to keep. Your lease will also stipulate who needs to provide consent should you wish to keep a pet.

Our specialist alterations and pets consent team are here to help you interpret your lease, ensure requirements are complied with and will provide consent to keep a pet. To contact our alterations and pets consent team, please complete the online form on our dedicated page “How to apply for consents” and we will be in contact with you if any more information is needed.

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