Lockings Solicitors
Lockings Solicitors

How to check if solicitor is on lenders panel

If you are buying a property with a mortgage, you need a conveyancer who is on your lender’s solicitors’ panel. This will give you the best chance of a smooth transaction, as your lawyer will be able to represent both you and your lender. We look at how to check if a solicitor is on a lenders panel and why this is important.

At Lockings Solicitors, we are on the solicitors’ panel for all major mortgage lenders. This authorises us to represent them and you in a property purchase.

We are also independently accredited by the Law Society, holding their Conveyancing Quality Scheme award. This recognises that we provide a high standard of legal advice, as well as excellent client care and robust management of risk.

We offer a FREE initial chat so that you can ask us any questions you may have and discuss the timescale for your transaction.

If you are looking for a conveyancer on your lender’s solicitors’ panel, call us on 01482 300 200, email us at welcome@lockings.co.uk or fill in our Free Online Enquiry and we will call you back promptly. We have offices in Beverley, Hull and York and represent clients across the country in freehold sales and purchases. We also deal with leasehold sales and purchases and newbuild purchases for local properties.

Why is it important to choose a solicitor on your lender’s panel?

There is likely to be a delay if your conveyancer is not authorised by your lender. This is because you would either need to move to a different law firm, or the lender would need to use their own legal team to deal with the transaction on their behalf. With this option, you would generally need to pay the costs of this, alongside those of your own conveyancer.

How to check if my solicitor is on lenders panel

Once you have selected a conveyancing solicitor that you want to work with, you can ask them directly if they are approved by your chosen lender.

Alternatively, you can ask your lender, although this may be a more time-consuming option.

At Lockings Solicitors, we are approved by all main lenders, including those on the list below. If you would like to check with us that we can represent you and your lender, please feel free to call us and we will be able let you know.

Why choose Lockings Solicitors for your property purchase?

We move you up to three weeks faster than the national average

Moving house can be stressful, and we always aim to complete promptly. Our solicitors work from the start to avoid delays and keep the transaction moving forward efficiently. By following up on outstanding information and staying in frequent contact with other parties, we are often able to reach the exchange of contracts up to three weeks faster than the national average.

We have a high level of legal expertise

Should complications arise in a purchase transaction, you need the assurance of having a solicitor with the expertise to deal with matters effectively. All of our conveyancing team members have many years of experience and have handled a full range of problems. This means that we know exactly how to resolve matters, and we always take immediate action to do so, with the aim of avoiding hold-ups.

Conveyancers less able to deal with difficulties may not take the steps needed promptly enough, and there is a risk that a delay could lead to a transaction falling through.

We are on the solicitors panel for all main lenders

We are on the approved lending panels of all major mortgage lenders, meaning we can represent them and you in your conveyancing transaction. This means that you can give your lender our details when you apply for your mortgage, and they will then be able to send your mortgage offer directly to us as soon as it is available.

We will carry out the due diligence work that they require, and once contracts have been exchanged, we will be able to order your mortgage advance from them in time for completion. They will require us to sign a certificate certifying that the property is good security for their loan. The work done before signing this includes investigating the legal title, checking that any property restrictions have been adhered to, and commissioning a range of searches.

We are known for the outstanding level of service we provide

Our clients appreciate the responsive service we provide during their time with us. We know that you will want regular updates, and we will ensure that you have these and that you know what stage has been reached.

We will give you as much notice as we can when we need something from you, such as information in respect of any related sale or when we need you to send us your deposit.

We are independently accredited and rated as Excellent by our clients

As well as the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation, we are rated as Excellent by our clients, and hold over 900 reviews. Of clients questioned, 98% of them would recommend us to their friends and families.

Our services are great value for money

Our conveyancing services are provided by experts in the field and represent great value for money. If you would like to discuss how much conveyancing costs, we can provide you with a free, no-obligation quote that will include any extra sums, such as search fees and Stamp Duty.

Our onboarding process is easy

It is simple to get your conveyancing transaction started, and if you call us, we can talk you through the first steps. We offer a secure, straightforward conveyancing portal that you can use, if you wish, to provide us with the initial information we will need from you, including verification of your identity.

If you have a related sale, call us now, and we can provide you with the property information and fixtures and fittings forms to complete. By dealing with these early on, we can get your transaction off to a prompt start once you find a buyer and the chain is complete.

We offer a free initial chat

If you have any questions about our service or the conveyancing process, you can call us for a free, no-obligation chat and we will be happy to help.

Mortgage lenders we routinely work with

We are approved by all major lenders, including the following:

  • Accord
  • Aldermore Bank
  • Atom Bank
  • Bank of Scotland
  • Barclays Bank
  • Better HomeOwnership or BHO Mortgage
  • BM Solutions
  • Bluestone Mortgages
  • Buckinghamshire Building Society
  • CHL Mortgages
  • Cambridge Building Society
  • Chorley Building Society
  • Clydesdale Bank
  • Co-op
  • Coventry Building Society
  • Cumberland Building Society
  • Cynergy Bank
  • Danske Bank
  • Darlington Building Society
  • Dudley Building Society
  • Ecology Building Society
  • First Direct
  • Fleet Mortgages
  • Foundation Home Loans
  • Gen H
  • Godiva Mortgages
  • Halifax
  • Hanley Economic Building Society
  • Harpenden Building Society
  • Hinckley & Rugby Building Society
  • HSBC
  • Investec Bank
  • Ipswich Building Society
  • Kensington Mortgages
  • Keystone Property Finance
  • Leeds Building Society
  • Leek United Building Society
  • LiveMore Mortgages
  • Lloyds Bank
  • Marsden Building Society
  • Melton Mowbray Building Society
  • Metro Bank
  • ModaMortgages
  • Monmouthshire Building Society
  • National Counties Building Society and Family Building Society
  • Nationwide
  • NatWest
  • Newcastle Building Society
  • Pepper Money
  • Perenna Bank
  • Precise Mortgages
  • Principality
  • Rely Mortgages
  • Royal Bank of Scotland
  • Saffron Building Society
  • Santander
  • Skipton Building Society
  • Stafford Railway Building Society
  • Suffolk Building Society
  • Tandem Mortgages
  • The Loughborough Building Society
  • The Mortgage Lender
  • Tipton & Coseley Building Society
  • TSB
  • Vida Homeloans
  • Virgin Money
  • West Brom Building Society
  • Yorkshire Building Society

Contact our conveyancing solicitors

If you are looking for conveyancers approved by all main lenders, we will be happy to assist. We offer a prompt and efficient service, and always aim to reach the exchange of contracts without delay.

You can ring us for a FREE initial chat on 01482 300 200, email us at welcome@lockings.co.uk or fill in our Free Online Enquiry and we will call you back promptly. We have offices in Beverley, Hull and York and represent clients across the East Yorkshire and York area and beyond.

What Our Clients Say

Find out about our simple, straightforward service from the people who know it best –– our clients.
Posted on Google Google
Pat Wilkinson
7 October 2026
I was very happy with the service provided. It was a fairly unusual sale and they kept me informed throughout. Couldn't recommend them any more!
Posted on Google Google
Robert Edwards
6 October 2026
Excellent service throughout the whole mortgage process. The team were professional, helpful and kept me updated at every stage. Everything was handled efficiently, and they made the process straightforward and stress-free. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable solicitor.
Posted on Google Google
Werner Marais
6 October 2026
Ms Adele Kirk at Locking Solicitors in Beverley was brilliant from start to finish. She was professional, approachable, and kept me informed at every stage, making everything feel much more straightforward and less stressful. Adele took the time to explain things clearly, answered my questions promptly, and made me feel well supported throughout. I’m extremely grateful for her help and would happily recommend Adele and the team.
Posted on Google Google
Gary Johnston
2 October 2026
Non pressurised professional service at all times. Having to put a parent into care is something no one should have to deal with so having a reliant service behind me was so reassuring 👏🏻
Posted on Google Google
Bri S
2 October 2026
Very professional company, everything explained in detail, warm, friendly and reassuring, would definitely go back if we ever needed their services again.
Posted on Google Google
John Wells
1 October 2026
It was easy to get too and found they run to time with very little waiting. Nicola was very pleasant to talk to and we found here very efficient and helpful explaining what we required. Hopefully job done - Thankyou John and Jenny W.
Posted on Google Google
Ron Major
1 October 2026
All the staff were very pleasant and the guidance and help given to us by Nicola was very much appreciated, we now feel that on completion of our L.P.A ,s registration our house will be in order .The will writing process was also conducted in a pleasant and professional manner.Thank you.
Posted on Google Google
Andrew Gardner
1 October 2026
Excellent customer service. The process was explained extremely clearly and excellent advice was given throughout.
Posted on Google Google
Will Steel
30 September 2026
I used Lockings for my hose sale and purchase. I highly recommend these solicitors, from the ease of obtaining the initial quote, through the selling and buying process of two properties, the staff kept me informed and updated . Once I had sold my property, I then went out and offered on a new property, which required a quick sale , Lockings stepped up and within 5 weeks the property was purchased. Excellent service at every stage and went above and beyond when I needed help ! Thank you.
Posted on Google Google
Gemma Hayes-Logan
25 September 2026
Adele and Sam were beyond helpful when helping me navigate a first house purchase whilst going through a divorce. Nothing was too much trouble and every question asked, of which there were many, never felt like a burden. Quick, efficient communication and a smooth purchase made a very stressful situation somewhat more manageable. Thank you Lockings!

Why Choose Us

No Hidden Costs

We promise to inform you before we begin and to keep you informed throughout so you're always sure what everything will cost.

Clear Communication

Engage in straightforward, jargon-free conversations via your preferred communication method(s)

Flexible Availability

Talk to us about your schedule, urgency and timeline to see how we can tailor the service you receive.

Free Initial Chat

Book a free, no-obligation chat with one of our friendly and experienced team at a time convenient for you to get clarity on your legal needs and to see if we’re a good fit for you and your family.

Find Us

Looking for a solicitor local to East Yorkshire or York? Visit our offices in Beverley, Hull, and York, or get in touch via telephone, fax, or email.

Hull

Beverley

York

Accreditations

If you are a customer of Lockings Solicitors and we have contracted with you online you may be entitled to use the EU Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Platform to assist in resolving any dispute with us. This service can be found at https://ec.europa.eu/odr.

Our email address is welcome@lockings.co.uk

Lockings Solicitors is a trading name of Lockings Legal Services Limited registered in England and Wales company registration number 09244568. Lockings Legal Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (Main Office SRA ID number 626081). A list of our directors is available for inspection at all our offices. Use the following link https://www.sra.org.uk/solicitors/standards-regulations/ for online access to the current professional rules applicable to solicitors. All calls are recorded for training and quality purposes.

The content on this website is for information only and is not intended to provide specific legal advice to a particular case. Should you require legal advice in relation to your particular situation then please do not hesitate to contact us.

VAT Number: 282 2447 58

Contact Us

Tell us the basics below and one of our friendly office team will be in touch for an informal, obligation-free chat.

Once we know a little more about your requirements, we’ll match you to a solicitor with the right expertise to help you.