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Common questions asked concerning the Pepper Money (UK) Solicitor Panel

Is the fact that my solicitor is not on the Pepper Money (UK) Solicitor panel that there is a problem with the quality of the firm’s work?
That would more than likely be a wrong assumption to make. There are all sorts of perfectly reasonable explanations. A recent report by the solicitors regulator indicated 76% of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The most common reasons for removal are: (1) lack of transactions (2) the lawyer is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. If you are concerned you should simply call the firm and ask them why they are no longer on the approved list for Pepper Money (UK).
Can you help?. My lawyer is not to blame but, my purchase conveyancing has been going on for months. The Local Authority Search from Pepper Money (UK) was dated random date and we have agreed a date for me to move into the property on 10 days inc Day of week eg. Mon. My solicitor informs me that as she is on the Pepper Money (UK) conveyancing panel she needs to redo the searches as they are no longer valid.
One of the many conditions to being on the Pepper Money (UK) approved panel is to comply with the CML Handbook requirements (last updated for this lender on Pepper Money (UK))which specifies that a local authority search be not more than 6 months old. You should nevertheless ask your lawyer to check whether something called ‘search validation’ indemnity insurance is acceptable to Pepper Money (UK).
I am looking to buy a house and require a conveyancing solicitor in Manchester who is on the Pepper Money (UK) conveyancing. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a conveyancing firm?
Our service is a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Pepper Money (UK) . We don’t recommend any particular firm.
I am purchasing a right to buy flat and getting a mortgage with Pepper Money (UK). Conveyancing solicitors are said to be ‘a necessary evil’ but can I do it myself?
Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing you will have to appoint a solicitor on the Pepper Money (UK) conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to made in you doing to conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on the Pepper Money (UK) conveyancing panel in your location.
Can you point me to a directory of Pepper Money (UK) panel conveyancers on the Building Society Association’s Website?
No. There is no such tool on the Council of Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association websites. Very few lenders make their panel listings available online.
The for formalities of my purchase has taken place with a loan from Pepper Money (UK). Conveyancing was a necessary evil but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about Pepper Money (UK). How do I make a complaint?
Almost all lenders have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the Pepper Money (UK) branches or the Customer Services Department at Pepper Money (UK) head office. We understand that complaints to Pepper Money (UK) are sorted out effectively and efficiently. If you feel that the matter is not resolved you can write to the Financial Ombudsman Service with full details of your complaint.
Planning on purchasing a house with a mortgage with Pepper Money (UK). I have received an online quote from a licensed conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Lender if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Pepper Money (UK) conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.
They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that they are on the Pepper Money (UK) conveyancing panel