Articles
Our directors and underwriting team are often approached for their expertise and also asked to write articles for various publications. Here you can find a selection of these articles, covering all aspects of property and legal indemnity insurance.
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2012 Q1 Conveyancing Periodical - Foreword
The legal world is facing its own challenges too. There is still uncertainty (and intrigue) about how the introduction of alternative business structures will really affect the market. Around 50 applications have already been received by the SRA. The ‘big boys’ will almost certainly do well from this initiative. However, there will doubtless be pain for smaller firms for whom market consolidation, coupled with a tough economy, will be significant barriers to survival.
2012 Q1 Conveyancing Periodical - Good News for Quality Conveyancers
Good news at last, new YouGov research shows that quality professional conveyancers are alive and well. But there are also lessons to be learnt.
2012 Q1 Conveyancing Periodical - Misrepresentations, Let Sleeping Dogs Lie and Lying Vendors Sleep!?
When sellers are economical with the truth, buyers have little practical recourse to legal redress. Dr Julian Farrand asks whether the Law Society’s revised Standard Conditions of Sale might (or might not) re-balance the scales.
2012 Q1 Conveyancing Periodical - Woe is Me - I am a Flat Owner!
Paul Butt considers one of the problems of flat ownership – service charges. Getting repair and maintenance work done can be a problem – as can the size of the bill. How effective are the statutory protections given to flat owners?
2012 Q1 Conveyancing Periodical - Retrospectively Speaking
In the light of impending changes to capital allowances legislation, David Elliott urges solicitors to provide their conveyancing clients with timely advice on the subject to ensure they benefit from valuable tax relief.