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Property Law; a risky business

Thursday 13th February 2014

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Residential and commercial conveyancing accounts for more claims than any other work-type.

Residential and commercial conveyancing work undertaken by solicitors accounts for more claims against the profession, by number and value, than any other work-type.

This is not some statistical bias arising from the sheer volume of property transactions. Claims consistently account for a higher percentage of fees earned than any other practice area, by a significant margin. Lockton’s Work-type risk profile chart – which is compiled using data from a range of solicitor PI insurers – consistently places Commercial Property and Residential Property work as the two highest risk areas of practice. 

Swirling, sniffing and swishing ... though it may look complicated or even snobbish, all wine-tasting is actually based on common sense. It's simply a way to pause for a moment and to pay attention to the impact of a wine on all your senses and make your own quality judgement.

The Three Step Tasting Guide:  Look; Smell; Taste.

The Bank of England recently announced that the Funding for lending Scheme (FLS), which was set up last year, has been revised so that it will no longer benefit the household lending.

This week we have been named Best Building and Property Internet Business in the IBA Awards 2013/14 in recognition of our innovative and effective conveyancing search platform.

The 20th November saw the Derby Riverside Centre taken over by key figures of the conveyancing industry, creating a buzzing atmosphere at the SLC Annual Conference 2013.

The rising price of farm and agricultural land has increased the pressure on commercial lawyers to identify the environmental risks and opportunities associated with it. What are the factors behind this and what information can help reveal the secrets of the land?

Jet Flight increases efficiency, reduces risk and ensures compliance in residential conveyancing.

Jet Flight is a unique product that is the first to come to the market. It can significantly reduce the time taken to ensure that every residential property transaction within the conveyancing process is lender-compliant while protecting conveyancers against negligence claims.

The sophisticated online solution sits within a range of existing TM Group products that help solicitors and conveyancers to manage risk, ensure compliance, and act in the best interest of the client during property transactions.  A key benefit of Jet Flight is that it makes the Council of Mortgage Lenders’ handbook an integrated and automated part of the conveyancing process, helping to quickly identify individual lender requirements.

With unexpected and destructive flooding continuing to affect property owners across the country, investigating the potential risk has become even more important. The Law Society's recent flood practice note provides information on the difference types of flooding that you need to consider and the various ways in which you can obtain the necessary advice for your client.

This year saw our very own Michael Arnold and Mike Mayne (the two not wearing the tutu's) compete in a hardcore 12 mile-long obstacle course designed by the Special Forces to test all around strength, stamina, mental grit and camaraderie.