Conveying negligence
Series: Estates Gazette ; (0103) 20 January 2001, 126-127(2)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: The first of two articles looking at how to avoid professional negligence in conveyancing, which highlights the dangers of instructing foreign lawyers and failing to obtain copies of building regulations consent. Observes that there is a duty of care owed to the client when selecting a foreign lawyer; that it must be made clear that the lawyer is not your agent; that it is vital to obtain written confirmation that all tasks have been carried out; that you should ask the foreign lawyer for a written explanation where there is any doubt over procedure; that you should think carefully before accepting information from a vendor at face value; and that a solicitor should always seek a proper conclusion to any enquiry. Also offers advice on inadvertently giving a solicitor's undertaking.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS63480 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 110660-1001 |
The first of two articles looking at how to avoid professional negligence in conveyancing, which highlights the dangers of instructing foreign lawyers and failing to obtain copies of building regulations consent. Observes that there is a duty of care owed to the client when selecting a foreign lawyer; that it must be made clear that the lawyer is not your agent; that it is vital to obtain written confirmation that all tasks have been carried out; that you should ask the foreign lawyer for a written explanation where there is any doubt over procedure; that you should think carefully before accepting information from a vendor at face value; and that a solicitor should always seek a proper conclusion to any enquiry. Also offers advice on inadvertently giving a solicitor's undertaking.