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

  • Breaches of Habito conveyancing panel Terms and Conditions
  • Failure to reapply to be on the Habito convincing panel
  • Persistent delays in registering security on behalf of Habito Delays or failure to register the Habito charge may result in referral to external lawyers of Habito to complete outstanding requirements.
  • Persistent non-compliance with post completion requirements set by Habito
  • Habito 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.

Questions Habito panel reinstatement firms ask us

  • Please can you set out the application procedures to be reinstated onto the Habito conveyancing panel?
  • How long does the application process take when applying to revert back onto the Habito conveyancing panel?
  • Can this firm act for Habito while the application for reinstatement on the Habito panel is being processed? How do I find out if our reinstatement application to the Habito panel is accepted?
  • Am I restricted as to the amount of occasions my practice can apply to get back on the Habito conveyancing panel?
  • Is it the practice manager who is required to sign the reinstatement application to the Habito panel ?

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

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