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035			_a(Sirsi) u110660
100			_aRoss, J.
245			_aConveying negligence
260			_c2001
490			_aEstates Gazette _v(0103) 20 January 2001, 126-127(2)
520			_aThe 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.
590			_aABS
650			_aBUILDING REGULATIONS CONSENT
650			_aCONVEYANCING
650			_aFOREIGN PROPERTY
650			_aLIABILITY
650			_aNEGLIGENCE
650			_aOVERSEAS PROPERTY
650			_aSOLICITORS
650			_aSOLICITORS UNDERTAKING
690			_aPROPERTY AND LAND LAW-CONVEYANCING
700			_aFenn, K.
942			_n0
999			_c65941 _d65941