Removal from the Bank of Scotland Private and other lender panels: Why they do it and how to get reinstated

  • Failure to reapply to be on the Bank of Scotland Private convincing panel
  • Significant delays in post completion requirements on behalf of Bank of Scotland Private
  • Bank of Scotland Private may terminate membership of its conveyancing panel where a firm fails to provide any relevant information or provide incorrect information in its application form or in relation to any future requests for information.
  • Failure to act in accordance with the Bank of Scotland Private panel requirements, the written instructions that Bank of Scotland Private provide and the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook or any alternative set of standard instructions to which Bank of Scotland Private may subsequently subscribe.
  • Persistent delays in registering a charge on behalf of Bank of Scotland Private Delays or failure to register the Bank of Scotland Private charge may result in referral to external lawyers of Bank of Scotland Private to complete outstanding requirements.

Bank of Scotland Private Conveyancing Panel Reinstatement: Common Questions

  • What times frames are involved when applying to revert back onto the Bank of Scotland Private conveyancing panel?
  • Is there a limit to the number of times my practice can apply to be reinstated on the Bank of Scotland Private conveyancing panel?
  • Does the COLP in my firm need to complete the reinstatement application to the Bank of Scotland Private panel ?
  • How often will this firm be required to re-apply to be reinstated on the Bank of Scotland Private conveyancing panel?
  • Can this firm act for Bank of Scotland Private while the appeal for reinstatement on the Bank of Scotland Private panel is being reviewed? How do I know if our reinstatement application to the Bank of Scotland Private panel is approved?

Top Tip: The best way to avoid the hassle of seeking Bank of Scotland Private panel reinstatement is to ensure that your firm is not removed off of the Bank of Scotland Private conveyancing panel in the first place.

Note: Subject to certain conditions Lexsure’s experts or consultants can assist in providing you with guidance for reinstatement onto the Bank of Scotland Private conveyancing panel but under no circumstances will Lexsure (or the Conveycentric Team) submit an application to Bank of Scotland Private directly or via their preferred panel manager. Any reinstatement application will have to be made by your firm. For the avoidance of doubt, Lexsure (or the Conveycentric Team) are in no way involved in managing the Bank of Scotland Private conveyancing panel.

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