Holmesdale Building Society Conveyancing Panel Information

The information on this page is designed to keep solicitors and licensed conveyancers abreast of latest requirements changes by Holmesdale Building Society and to assist in remaining on the Holmesdale Building Society Solicitor Panel.

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Holmesdale Building Society Conveyancing Panel: Recently Asked Questions

Do Holmesdale Building Society or the Council of Mortgage Lenders run CPD seminars for the Holmesdale Building Society approved conveyancing panel in much the same way that the Law Society run cases for CQS firms?

This not something that the CML would traditionally get involved with although they do host numerous useful legal related conferences which are attended by firms on the Holmesdale Building Society conveyancing panel. We do intend to run specific lender focused seminars in the near future including a webinar on Holmesdale Building Society’s Part 2 obligations. Solicitors on the Holmesdale Building Society conveyancing panel are welcome. Further details will be made available as part of the LENDERmonitor P2 change Notifications.

Does the fact that my firm has signed up to Alerts via this site assist in my application to join the Holmesdale Building Society solicitor panel?

The criteria to join the Holmesdale Building Society conveyancing panel is likely to be fairly detailed and is unlikely to include signing up to LENDERmonitor alerts.

What is the CLC doing to protect licensed conveyancers from being removed from lender panels?

As is the case with the Law Society the CLC has initiated discussions with lenders and their representative bodies to see whether and how the risks that lenders wish to mitigate could be addressed through the regulatory framework rather than via ad hoc arrangements that can differ from lender to lender. We expect that that the CLC have been in touch with lenders such as Holmesdale Building Society as well as the CML.

I have been a solicitor for nearly 25 years without a single claim against me and have been refused acceptance on the Holmesdale Building Society conveyancing panel with no explanation. Am I not entitled to to know why?

For most lenders participation on the lender's panel of conveyancers is at the absolute discretion of the the lender. Many lenders reserve the right to accept or reject any application without giving any reason. You should check your original application to join the Holmesdale Building Society conveyancing panel to see if you are entitled to a reason.

My lawyers pass me the odd LENDERmonitor email but I seldom see significant changes. For instance, I am on the Holmesdale Building Society conveyancing panel and get an alerts only advising of a change of address. Does that matter?

Yes it does matter because sending a communication or deeds to the wrong address can cause delays that might not only affect your borrower client but also impact your chances of staying on the Holmesdale Building Society solicitor panel. Lets say that Holmesdale Building Society change their requirements as to where the post completion documents should be sent. Do you change the details in your CMS? Do you make a note? Is this information passed on to secretaries and assistants? In your Certificate of Title to Holmesdale Building Society you are giving assurances that you will forward the relevant documents within 10 days of receiving the TID. Putting to one side the academic question as to whether you are in breach of an undertaking in sending it to the wrong address, you run the risk of Holmesdale Building Society suspending you off the panel because they are not receiving the deeds in accordance with the COT. It will not be a valid excuse to say that you sent it to their old address.

We had our Holmesdale Building Society panel membership revoked but we have not yet been given an explanation yet. I am completing a CQS application form what details should I put forward?

In this situation please clarify on the form what action you have taken to find out the reasons behind cancellation of your Holmesdale Building Society panel membership. In particular please provide details if you have received communications from the lender. E.G. before termination of your panel membership did you receive any letters or calls from the lender advising you as to their reasons?

My firm is listed on the Holmesdale Building Society conveyancing panel and scheduled to complete a purchase shortly. I can not locate a Legal Charge for the client to sign. Who do I contact at Holmesdale Building Society to obtain duplicate documents?

You should contact Holmesdale Building Society to obtain standard documents. The CML Handbook includes an express question for lenders to reveal who to contact to obtain standard documents. Holmesdale Building Society in their Part 2’s state:

It helps to disclose your Holmesdale Building Society conveyancing panel reference.

Find a Lawyer on the Holmesdale Building Society Solicitor Panel

Average number of days to register title including a charge in favour of Holmesdale Building Society

This information relates to purchase only and not remortgages.

Year	Days*
2025	[no data]
2024	[no data]
2023	[no data]
2022	[no data]
2021	[no data]
2020	[no data]

* Data aggregated from sources including COMPLETIONmonitor

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