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

  • Recurring delays in registering a charge 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.
  • Non-compliance with the Whistletree panel terms, 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 adopt.
  • Failure to reapply to be on the Whistletree convincing panel
  • Whistletree 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.
  • Breaches of Whistletree conveyancing panel requirements

FAQs : Whistletree Conveyancing panel reinstatement

  • What happens if our Whistletree panel reinstatement application is declined and the client of the firm has a mortgage offer with the Whistletree?
  • Am I restricted as to the number of times my practice can submit applications to get back on the Whistletree conveyancing panel?
  • Is it the practice manager who is required to sign the reinstatement application to the Whistletree panel ?
  • What times frames are involved when applying to revert back onto the Whistletree conveyancing panel?
  • Is the door firmly shut if our reinstatement panel submission with Whistletree is declined?

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 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 Whistletree conveyancing panel.

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