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

  • Breaches of Whistletree conveyancing panel Terms and Conditions
  • Your firm fails to meet the criteria to remain on the Whistletree conveyancing panel
  • Persistent delays in registering security on behalf of Whistletree Delays or failure to register the Whistletree charge may result in referral to external lawyers of Whistletree to complete outstanding requirements.
  • Whistletree may terminate membership of its conveyancing panel where a firm fails to provide any relevant information or provide incorrect information in its application form or in relation to any future requests for information.
  • Non-compliance with the Whistletree panel requirements, the written instructions that Whistletree give you and the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook or any alternative set of standard instructions to which Whistletree may subsequently subscribe.

Whistletree panel reinstatement : You have questions, we have answers

  • Is there a charge to be reinstated onto the Whistletree conveyancing panel?
  • What times frames are involved when applying to revert back onto the Whistletree conveyancing panel?
  • Am I restricted as to the number of times my law firm can apply to get back on the Whistletree conveyancing panel?
  • How often will this firm be required to re-apply to remain on the Whistletree conveyancing panel?
  • Can you outline the application protocol to revert back onto the Whistletree conveyancing panel?

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

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