Conveyancing Solicitors
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The Green Deal ; Yet another example of the 'complexity creep' in conveyancing
On Monday 28th January the government formally launched the Green Deal scheme following its inception in October 2012. The intention behind the legislation is to improve the energy efficiency of the property stock in the UK. I have been asked by a number of conveyancing solicitors about what additional responsibilities there are for conveyancers during…
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Breach of Trust in Conveyancing: Liability, Section 61 and Practical Controls
A conveyancer may be liable for breach of trust even if they acted honestly and became a fraud victim. Distinctions between breach of trust and negligence claims are crucial, as are the terms governing the funds’ release. Historical claims should reference applicable instructions, and firms must establish verification processes before disbursing funds.