Removal from the Britannia and other lender panels: Why they do it and how to get reinstated

  • Failure to reapply to remain on the Britannia convincing panel
  • Breaches of Britannia conveyancing panel requirements
  • Recurring delays in registering a charge on behalf of Britannia Delays or failure to register the Britannia charge may result in referral to external lawyers of Britannia to complete outstanding requirements.
  • Your firm no longer meets the criteria to remain on the Britannia conveyancing panel
  • Non-compliance with the Britannia panel terms, the written instructions that Britannia provide and the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook or any alternative set of standard instructions to which Britannia may subsequently subscribe.

Common questions about Britannia conveyancing panel reinstatement

  • Is there a limit to the number of times my practice can submit applications to be reinstated on the Britannia conveyancing panel?
  • Please can you set out the application procedures to be reinstated onto the Britannia conveyancing panel?
  • Can this firm act for Britannia while the application for reinstatement on the Britannia panel is being processed? How do I find out if our reinstatement appeal to the Britannia panel is accepted?
  • How do I discover why this practice’s application for reinstatement is refused?
  • What will happen if our Britannia panel reinstatement application is rejected and the client of the firm has a mortgage application with the Britannia?

Top Tip: The best way to avoid the hassle of seeking Britannia panel reinstatement is to ensure that your firm is not removed off of the Britannia 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 Britannia conveyancing panel but under no circumstances will Lexsure (or the Conveycentric Team) submit an application to Britannia 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 Britannia conveyancing panel.

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