Sentences with phrase «against conveyancers»

Given the basic nature of the errors that give rise to most property related claims and the tendency of some firms to use unqualified people for parts of the process, it is to be hoped that a greater emphasis on supervision will lead to a reduction in claims against conveyancers.»

The main reasons for claims against conveyancers (where reasons were given) were as a result of inadequate searches being carried out on the property; failure to identify the planning issues or the extent of the property; and failure to investigate the title of the property.

Other highlights include representing private proprietors of a rural residential property in a dispute over an alternative right of way, and acting for the executors of a private estate on a multimillion - pound fraud and negligence claim against conveyancers.

Not exact matches

Borrowers may also have a negligence claim against the broker who arranged the loan, and any conveyancer who acted in connection with the mortgage.

In summary, chancel repair liability will continue to be a going concern for all property transactions up until 13 October during which time conveyancers should continue to carry out searches and where appropriate, insure against this medieval risk.

Consequently, there will be potential conflict between verification by conveyancers of their client and by HM Land Registry if, in such circumstances, a claim for indemnity is made against HMLR.

Conveyancers need to carry out more flood searches if they want to protect themselves against the risk of negligence claims, according to Richard Hinton, business development director of property search provider SearchFlow.