Conveyancers on the First Direct mortgage panel

First Direct solicitors panel: conveyancing through onthemoov

Our partner network includes First Direct panel coverage. Tell us the lender on your offer, your property details and the type of transaction, and we’ll help match you to a conveyancer who can act. Explore all lender panel guides and coverage.

First Direct and HSBC: why the name on the offer matters

Even where brands are connected, a panel enquiry should use the actual lending name. Ask us specifically about First Direct rather than relying on a general HSBC enquiry.

Our supplied combined coverage includes First Direct. Give us the exact name on the offer so the chosen partner can confirm acceptance for your purchase or remortgage.

First Direct’s bank representation and legal costs

First Direct explains that it also needs a solicitor or licensed conveyancer to represent the bank. If your chosen firm meets its criteria, it can appoint that firm too. Its remortgage guidance distinguishes basic work under its own arrangements from non-standard work and independent representation. Tell us whether ownership is changing, as this can change the legal work and cost.

Read First Direct’s published guidance.

First Direct conveyancing quote: what to tell us

• Purchase: property price, postcode, tenure and mortgage amount; mention a gifted deposit, shared ownership or new build.
• Remortgage: property value, current lender, new lender and any owner being added or removed.
• Existing mortgage: distinguish the loan being repaid from the lender issuing the new offer.

Compare legal fees, VAT, searches and registration costs, plus any additional work for your circumstances. Ask whether mortgage-related legal work is included. See conveyancing costs explained and our remortgage guide.