An Absence of Easement does not sound like a serious issue to many vendors or purchasers but conveyancing solicitors appreciate how an Absence of Easement can prevent the sale of a commercial or residential property, or stop an owner from fully enjoying their property. In this article, we consider how specialist Legal Indemnity Insurance can […]Read More
Rent charges have received a lot of adverse publicity in recent years and therefore purchasers and lenders are wary of them. In this article we look at the option of taking out specialist freehold rent charge Legal Indemnity Insurance to ease the conveyancing process. In this guide we look at: What is a freehold […]Read More
Legal Indemnities Lack of planning or building regulation approval is a common problem. Conveyancing solicitors know how long it can take to get retrospective planning permission or building regulation approval. Many vendors fear losing their purchaser and worry the conveyancing chain will break down if there is a delay in completion. In some scenarios lack […]Read More
Date: Wednesday 8th December Time: 11:00 – 11:40 Webinar Agenda Join us for an informative discussion on the potential impact of gifts, “the bank of mum and dad”, and sales at an undervalue on the residential conveyancing process. In this 30-minute webinar, we’ll provide an overview of the Insolvency Act and the key issues […]Read More
Many purchasers only have to hear the words ‘contaminated land’ and they are wary of proceeding with their planned purchase. Conveyancing solicitors report that in these increasingly environmentally aware times, with the importance to home buyers of gardens where they have the ability to grow their own produce, contaminated land is a big concern for […]Read More
Officially titled Fallopia Japonica, Japanese Knotweed is a plant native to east Asia. It arrived in Europe during the 19th century, and unaware of its ability to cause harm it was planted freely. It was even celebrated for its pretty flowering branches! Sometimes mistaken for bamboo, Japanese knotweed grows from rhizomes that are situation deep […]Read More
This guide will assist you in the communication and understanding of Easements between all involved parties, whether client, buyer, or seller. This guide will cover the following sub-topics: What is an Easement? Why are Easements important to the buyer? Where do you find Easements? Types of Easements and how they are created? Can an Easement […]Read More
Enforcement of Known or Unknown Rights of Way insurance
A series of case study articles giving examples of the protection provided by specialist Legal Indemnity Insurance: peace of mind for the insured and risk management for property solicitors. In this article, we look at a case study example of where CLS provided very specific Enforcement of Known or Unknown Rights of Way Insurance. CLS […]Read More
This article explores Restrictive Covenants in property transactions in detail, covering the following areas: What are Restrictive Covenants? First Case Study – Investigation vs Insurance Considerations for Conveyance Diving Deeper into Restrictive Covenants Second Case Study – Value of Indemnity Policies What are Restrictive Covenants? Restrictive Covenants is a legal and binding obligation written into […]Read More
A case study looking at how Missing Inform highlighting how insurance and conveyancing risk management work in tandem. In this case study, we take a look at a CLS Missing Information Legal Indemnity Insurance. Would you take a risk and complete on a property where there is a missing document that is referred to in […]Read More
A series of case study articles giving real life examples of the benefits of specialist Legal Indemnity Insurance: protection for the insured and risk management for conveyancing solicitors. In today’s busy conveyancing market speed is of the essence. In this article, we look at a case study example of where CLS provided Absence of Easement […]Read More
CLS Property Insight (CLS PI) offers pre-planning insurance for properties where development is intended, but where planning permission has not yet been obtained. We can offer cover for minor alterations and low limit of indemnity enquiries, for example where an extension is likely to be erected. We can also provide cover for larger limit of […]Read More
Chancel Legal Indemnity Insurance case studies in conveyancing risk management
A series of case study articles giving real life examples of the protection provided by specialist Legal Indemnity Insurance: protection for the insured and risk management for conveyancers and property solicitors. In this article, we look at a case study example of where CLS provided Chancel Legal Indemnity Insurance. CLS Property Insight is highlighting how […]Read More
Search insurance case studies in conveyancing risk management
To search or not to search It is always a dilemma for conveyancing solicitors; to search or not to search when purchasers want to skip that key stage of the conveyancing process. Often a purchaser is desperate to complete, for example, because they have a tenant lined up to rent the place or they need […]Read More
CLS Property Insight introduces Savendale, Powered by CLS PI
CLS Property Insight (CLS PI) announces a new partnership with Savendale Insurance Services – an established company with unrivalled industry experience and expertise that will bring a focused series of offerings to private client solicitors in Scotland. CLS PI has become a market-leading provider of Executry and Guardianship Bonds by listening to the industry and […]Read More