Riparian Rights
In September 2016 the BBC reported ‘Residents who had to evacuate their homes after a river wall collapsed are locked in a dispute over repairs they fear could cost £500,000. They own the boundary wall along the River Arun at Arundel, West Sussex, which gave way in January after high tides and heavy rainfall. But their […]
Today’s Talk: key developments in the conveyancing sector
This week we bring to you some of the key developments witnessed in the conveyancing sector.
Identity fraud cases reach record high
Recent research has indicated that identity fraud increased at record levels during the first half of 2017.
Supply levels knocked down in July
Recently released data has indicated that the supply of available homes hit a 15-year low in July.
How concerned should professionals be about leasehold houses with escalating ground rent clauses?
There has been a great deal of media attention focused on leasehold houses with onerous ground rent clauses in recent months. The issue creates a potential risk for professionals who have acted for clients purchasing these properties if the professional failed to give adequate advice. How concerned should we be?