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For what reasons would a law firm be removed from the Lloyds TSB Scotland approved conveyancing panel?
A survey recently commissioned by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority found that three quarters of solicitor practices had been excluded from a lender panel. The top 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
Expecting to complete my purchase next Thursday. My conveyancing lawyer has asked me to provide him with a copy of the building insurance for the house as he says that he has to check this in has capacity as lawyer for Lloyds TSB Scotland. What risks do Lloyds TSB Scotland expect the insurance to cover?
Any lawyer on the Lloyds TSB Scotland conveyancing panel would need to check that the following risks are covered fire; lightning; aircraft; explosion; earthquake; storm; flood; escape of water or oil; riot; malicious damage; theft or attempted theft; falling trees and branches and aerials; subsidence; heave;landslip;collision;accidental damage to underground services;professional fees, demolition and site clearance costs; and public liability to anyone else. There are some other issues such as the level of excess that are set out in Lloyds TSB Scotland’s Part 2 requirements of the CML Handbook (last updated on Lloyds TSB Scotland). Being on the Lloyds TSB Scotland conveyancing panel your lawyer is expect to follow these requirements.
I need to find a Lloyds TSB Scotland panel solicitor in Belfast. Could you help me?
It is not clear why you need a Lloyds TSB Scotland panel solicitor but in any event, if you can not find one on our search tool you will need to speak directly to Lloyds TSB Scotland to find out which solicitors in Lloyds TSB Scotland are on their panel. If you do find such a firm not listed please direct them to our site to list. At a fee of one pound per month it is not expensive to register on the site
I am considering applying for a Lloyds TSB Scotland mortgage for purchase of a newly converted (under development) with 65 per cent LTV. Is it compulsory to choose a solicitor on the conveyancing panel for Lloyds TSB Scotland?
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 transaction.
How can we tell if a solicitor on the Lloyds TSB Scotland panel is any good?
seeking recommendations is a sensible starting point. Before you go ahead check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always suggest that you speak with the solicitor carrying out your conveyancing
What are the common reasons for a lender such as Lloyds TSB Scotland to withdraw a mortgage offer?
Lenders such as Lloyds TSB Scotland can withdraw their mortgage offer although this rarely happens. If Lloyds TSB Scotland withdraw their offer they may or may not inform you or the lawyer as to their reasoning. There are various possible reasons but here are a few examples:
- Many mortgage offers have an expiry date. Your lawyer should check this. Lloyds TSB Scotland may amend or withdraw an offer before the end of its validation period if an offer extension is requested and following a re-evaluation of the property the value of the security is below a level which is acceptable to them.
- A cashback to the buyer, or | part of the price includes a non-cash incentive to the buyer (eg paid stamp duty land tax),or | any indirect incentive (cash or non cash) or rental guarantee, of which the lender was previously unaware
- Situations where information provided by the borrower that enabled the lender to make a lending decision is fraudulent, incorrect or misleading.
- Following advice from the property assessor on their lender panel or If the lender has doubts about the effectiveness of the valuation as a result of subsequent events or information received post valuation but pre completion
- Where the lender is on notice of a restriction or a right of pre-emption which is not at market value
I can not work out if my mortgage offer obliges me to make sure the lease term for the flat is extended prior to the completion date . I have called 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.
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