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FAQs : The Lloyds TSB Scotland Conveyancing Panel
For what reasons would a law firm be excluded from the Lloyds TSB Scotland solicitor panel?
According to a recent survey report by the solicitors regulator three quarters of law firms had been excluded from a lender panel. The most common reasons in order are :
- lack of transactions
- the lawyer is a sole practitioner
- as part of the HSBC panel reduction
- regulatory contact by SRA
- accidental removal. We are not aware of the specific or common criteria for removal by Lloyds TSB Scotland
I am purchasing a new build apartment and my solicitor is advising me that she is duty bound to reveal incentives from the builder as her practice is on the Lloyds TSB Scotland conveyancing panel. The Estate Agents are hassling me to sign contracts and I have no desire to delay deal. is my lawyer taking the correct approach?
You should not exchange unless you have advised to do so by your lawyer. A precondition to being on the Lloyds TSB Scotland approved panel is to comply with the CML Handbook requirements (last updated for this lender on Lloyds TSB Scotland). The CML Conveyancing Handbook requires that your lawyer have the appropriate Disclosure of Incentive form completed by the developer and accepted by your lender.
Do lenders provide you with an approved list of solicitors? How do you know who is on the Lloyds TSB Scotland conveyancing panel?
The law firm practices themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Lloyds TSB Scotland conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Lloyds TSB Scotland directly.
I am considering applying for a Lloyds TSB Scotland mortgage for purchase of a newly converted (under development) with 60% LTV. Is it compulsory to choose a solicitor on the conveyancing panel for Lloyds TSB Scotland?
There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor but Lloyds TSB Scotland will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is greater potential for delays and confusion with two solicitors involved, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.
We were going to get a DIP from Lloyds TSB Scotland this week so we know how much we could potentially offer as otherwise we only have online calculators to go by (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc).Do the Lloyds TSB Scotland recommend a solicitor on the Lloyds TSB Scotland conveyancing panel, or is it better to find our own lawyer
You will need to appoint solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Lloyds TSB Scotland conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and the Lloyds TSB Scotland through the process.
It is not clear whether my mortgage offer obliges me to make sure the lease term for the flat is extended prior to the completion date . I have telephoned Lloyds TSB Scotland on numerous occasions and told it wasn't a problem and they would lend. My solicitor - who is on the Lloyds TSB Scotland conveyancing panel- telephoned and was told not they would not lend in accordance with their CML Handbook minimum lease term requirements. Who do I believe?
Your lawyer has to follow the CML Handbook Part 2 requirements for Lloyds TSB Scotland. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that Lloyds TSB Scotland will go ahead your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask Lloyds TSB Scotland to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the remaining number of years left on the lease.
I had an offer accepted on a property on the 6th February 2014, valuation was booked 3 days after, all came back fine. Property lawyer retained, so all that was missing was my mortgage offer. Having made daily calls to Lloyds TSB Scotland and chasing them on my offer I have now been told that my offer will not be issued unless the lawyer is on the Lloyds TSB Scotland conveyancing panel. Are Lloyds TSB Scotland entitled to hold back the Mortgage pending the lawyer being on the approved list?
Mortgage companies tend not to not issue a mortgage until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Lloyds TSB Scotland to deal with your lawyers application to be on the Lloyds TSB Scotland conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitors will be accepted.
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