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FAQs : The Lloyds TSB Scotland Solicitor Panel
I would like to know the reason why all UK lawyers aren't included on the Lloyds TSB Scotland Solicitor panel?
Before the recession most lenders had an appetite for risk which was higher than today. The Financial Services Authority in 2010 conducted a thematic review into mortgage fraud which concluded: know the conveyancing solicitors that you are dealing with. Consequently, lenders have regularly sought more information from law firms about their operations and the individuals who work for them and set certain criteria such a completing on a minimum number of transactions. Many firms that have been excluded from lender panels have 100% healthy track record, no complaints and no claims and didn't just 'dabble' in conveyancing. Such firms were never going to meet the criteria of volume of transactions the lenders required.
I am buying a newly constructed apartment and my conveyancer is advising me that she has to disclose incentives from the seller as her practice is on the Lloyds TSB Scotland conveyancing panel. I am on a tight deadline to exchange and I have no desire to prolong matters. 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 I need to have a meeting at the offices of the Lloyds TSB Scotland conveyancing panel solicitor to sign the legal charge? If so, I will instruct a firm who offer conveyancing in Newcastle
so that I can pop in to their offices if required.
Most conveyancing panel lawyers for Lloyds TSB Scotland undertake all of the work via the post, internet or over the phone. This means that they can undertake your Conveyancing Transaction no matter where you live in England or Wales. However you should check if you can still book an appointment to go into appointed conveyancing lawyer if you prefer.
I am thinking of refinancing my home does my lawyer have to be on the Lloyds TSB Scotland Conveyancing panel?
In theory, you could use a solicitor that is not on Lloyds TSB Scotland conveyancing panel, but Lloyds TSB Scotland would require one of their panel solicitors to be instructed to act in their interests, and you'd have to pay for this - so most people instruct a panel solicitor. It's also easier, as otherwise you'd have to deal with two solicitors for the same conveyancing matter.
Do conveyancing lawyers on the Lloyds TSB Scotland conveyancing panel work on a no move no charge basis?
On the whole there are no requirements by lenders for their firms to operate on a no-sale-no-fee basis. There a small number of lenders who operate a very restricted conveyancing panel managed by a third party company (often termed in the industry as a ‘gatekeeper’). That third party may impose certain conditions such as non-sale-no fee on the panel firms. If you require this as a condition of your conveyancing then you should check with the conveyancing firm that this is part of their service
We have a mortgage agreed in principle with Lloyds TSB Scotland. Solicitors have been appointed? How long does it take for Lloyds TSB Scotland to send the offer to our conveyancer
Some lenders take longer than others. Have Lloyds TSB Scotland completed the valuation? Have you advised Lloyds TSB Scotland as your lawyers details and checked that your lawyer is on the Lloyds TSB Scotland conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through
I am currently in the process of buying my council flat. I have a mortgage offer with Lloyds TSB Scotland. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have one. Any advice?
It is not advisable proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event if you are getting a mortgage with Lloyds TSB Scotland you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Lloyds TSB Scotland conveyancing panel.
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