Updates – Page 8
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AnalysisDanger for solicitors where seller is a fraudster: P and P Property Ltd
Warren Gordon outlines the recent case of P P Property Limited v (1) Owen White and Catlin LLP (2) Crownvent Limited t/a Winkworth , in which the seller was a fraudster
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Warning signs
The High Court decision in Purrunsing v A’Court Co is an important judgment on the liability of a seller’s solicitor and buyer’s solicitor where the buyer is the victim of a fraudulent seller. Warren Gordon explains
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Playing it safe
Conveyancing continues to generate a significant number of professional indemnity insurance claims. Mark Carver looks at the reasons why, and the steps firms can take to mitigate their risk exposure
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Standing guard
As part of our focus on fraud, Richard Hill looks at the challenges facing Land Registry, and the protections available to registered proprietors to guard against registration fraud
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One step ahead
In the first article of our series focusing on fraud, Peter Rodd provides a practitioner’s perspective on fraud in residential conveyancing and practical steps to mitigate the risk.
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Chinks in the armour
With over a third of all professional negligence claims emanating from conveyancing, and insurance costs rising, effective risk management is crucial. Amy Bell provides an overview of some of the common causes of claims, and offers strategies to mitigate them
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Event
National property law conference 2015: THE place for property practitioners (9 October 2015)
Our flagship property conference will feature expert speakers who will provide insight, techniques and guidance on a variety of key issues, including residential and commercial conveyancing, cyber-security and effective marketing for your firm. Free of charge for Section members
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News
Implementation of the mortgage credit directive: Law Society response
The Law Society has responded to the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) proposals for the implementation of the European Mortgage Credit Directive (MCD).
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Update
Tax changes for land transactions in Wales: have your say
Stamp duty land tax (SDLT) is changing in Wales. From April 2018, the tax regime and rates for land transactions, including residential and commercial sales and leases, will be run from Wales.
