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

  • 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.
  • Missing deadline to reapply to be on the Habito convincing panel
  • Your law firm fails to meet the criteria to remain on the Habito conveyancing panel
  • Breaches of Habito conveyancing panel Terms and Conditions
  • 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 adopt.

FAQs : Habito Conveyancing panel reinstatement

  • How often will this firm be required to re-apply to remain on the Habito conveyancing panel?
  • Can we act for Habito while the appeal for reinstatement on the Habito panel is being reviewed? How do I discover if our reinstatement appeal to the Habito panel is approved?
  • Do any avenues remain open if my firm’s reinstatement panel submission with Habito is turned down?
  • Can you outline the application process to revert back onto the Habito conveyancing panel?
  • Does the COLP in my firm need to complete 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 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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