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

  • Missing deadline to reapply to be on the Britannia convincing panel
  • 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.
  • Persistent non-compliance with post completion requirements on behalf of Britannia
  • 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 adopt.
  • Britannia may terminate membership of its conveyancing panel where a firm provides false answers in its application form or in relation to any future requests for information.

Common questions about Britannia conveyancing panel reinstatement

  • Do any avenues remain open if our reinstatement panel application with Britannia is refused?
  • What will happen if our Britannia panel reinstatement application is refused and our client has a mortgage application with the Britannia?
  • Who should sign the reinstatement application to the Britannia panel ?
  • Is there a cost to revert back onto the Britannia conveyancing panel?
  • Can you outline the application process to be reinstated onto the Britannia conveyancing panel?

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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