Conveyancing Information Executive Launches New Quality Mark Defining Property Search Standards For Conveyancing Industry
The Conveyancing Information Executive (CIE) today announces the launch of a new standard for property searches, with the creation of their certification quality mark. The CIE say they provide ‘a rigorous and transparent approach to property search governance standards, with data integrity, accuracy and transparency underpinning values in the overall provision of property search products, […]
HMLR Survey: Help Shape the Future of Digital Conveyancing
An online survey has been launched by HM Land Registry to understand the extent of digital adoption among conveyancing firms. In particular the survey asks questions about firms’s current experience of digital tools, including third parties to order ID and AML checks, searches, and post-completion services to HMLR; and what plans firms have to adopt […]
Who says crime does not pay? Stoffel and Co. v Grondona [2020] UKSC 42
Stoffel and Co. v Grondona [2020] UKSC 42 It has been interesting to see the progression of this case through the appeal process culminating in the decision of the Supreme Court on the 30th October 2020. I assumed when I read about the decision at first instance that it would be one of those decisions […]
Dreamvar ruling – What will it mean for identity checks?
The Dreamvar decision was handed down by the Court of Appeal yesterday morning, and has unsurprisingly provoked a range of responses among conveyancers.
Dreamvar v Mishcon de Reya – Industry response
The long-awaited Dreamvar decision was handed down by the Court of Appeal yesterday, and has since sparked mixed views among organisations and conveyancing professionals alike.
Law Society respond to Dreamvar Decision
Last year the High Court ruled that Mishcon de Reya should bear the £1m losses of a client who was the victim of identity fraud while buying a property in London.
Disagreement between Judges on Dreamvar –v- Mishcon de Reya and Others
Following ongoing legal proceedings and concern among conveyancers, the conclusion of the case has been long awaited by the industry, who have been in search of clarity over which party should bear liability where fraud is present in a transaction. It is worth noting that within the judgement there was disagreement amongst the judges on the […]
Dreamvar Barrister’s Comments – David Halpern QC and Ben Patten QC give comments on recent appeal ruling
The following is comment from David Halpern QC and Ben Patten QC who appeared for Dreamvar (UK) Ltd. David Halpern QC “The Court of Appeal’s judgment handed down on 15th May 2018 in the cases of Dreamvar Ltd v. Mishcon de Reya and P&P Ltd v. Owen White & Catlin will have far-reaching effects for buyers […]
Q&A with Jerome O’Sullivan who acted for Dreamvar
Can you provide us with some background, what were the main questions to be dealt with by the Court of Appeal? The case involved a fraudulent property transaction. Dreamvar is a small property company that entered into an agreement to purchase a house in London. Eventually it was discovered that the Vendor had impersonated the […]
Response to ‘P&P’ and ‘Dreamvar’ – Niten Chauhan, Partner who acted for P & P Property
This is a response from Niten Chauhan acted for P & P Property, and has been for the last 4 years, regarding the latest ruling on ‘P & P Property Limited –v- Owen White & Catlin and others (“P&P”)’ & ‘Dreamvar –v-Mishcon de Reya and Others (“Dreamvar”)’ JPC Law represented P&P, a small ‘father and son’ property development […]
BREAKING NEWS: Court of Appeal rules on Dreamvar
The Court of Appeal has announced the ruling on the Dreamvar v Mishcon de Reya case. Dreamvar appeals success in part Mischon still liable, still breach of trust. No section 61 relief. Disagreement between the judges, Lady Justice Gloster believes Mishcon de Reya should have been awarded relief – more details here
Dreamvar v Mishcon de Reya – Industry Predictions
The decision from the Court of Appeal on the Dreamvar (UK) Limited v Mishcon de Reya and P&P Property Limited v Owen White & Catlin LLP cases are expected to be handed down this week.
