Lender Handbook Archive
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Lender Claims Against Conveyancers: Negligence, Breach of Trust and Historical Instructions
In her article, Alexia Ward highlights that a court case favors solicitors regarding sub-prime negligence claims. While she believes lenders will be held accountable for poor lending, the author argues that the decision may lead to more claims against conveyancers instead. The judge’s comments suggest that contributory negligence issues might not apply in future cases…