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

  • Breaches of Habito conveyancing panel requirements
  • 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.
  • Recurring delays in registering a charge 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.
  • Non-compliance with the Habito panel terms, the written instructions that Habito give you and the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook or any alternative set of standard instructions to which Habito may subsequently subscribe.
  • Failure to reapply to remain on the Habito convincing panel

FAQs : Habito Conveyancing panel reinstatement

  • Who should complete the reinstatement application to the Habito panel ?
  • Does my practice need to apply annually to remain on the Habito conveyancing panel?
  • Can we act for Habito while the application for reinstatement on the Habito panel is being progressed? How do I know if our reinstatement appeal to the Habito panel is accepted?
  • Is the door firmly shut if my firm’s reinstatement panel submission with Habito is rejected?
  • Is there a limit to the number of times my firm can apply to get back on the Habito conveyancing 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 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 Habito conveyancing panel.

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