Risk and Negligence in Property Transactions

Property law is complex yet most of the mistakes made are simple, easily avoided and a result of human error.

Managing risk is a requirement of the SRA Standards and Regulations, Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS), Lexcel and professional indemnity insurers.

The second edition of Risk and Negligence in Property Transactions identifies the specific issues that arise at different stages of the acquisition of land and outlines the risks faced when acting for the buyer, seller and lender that may give rise to liability in negligence.

This new edition is the only book available that helps lawyers manage risk within commercial and residential property transactions, and includes the latest information on:

• investigation of title and pre-contract searches and enquiries
• planning and environmental law
• Building Safety Act 2022
• Law Society practice notes and guidance.

Written by leading set Gatehouse Chambers, with the assistance of specialist solicitor contributors on environmental and planning law, the book discusses the latest legislation and guidance to help you to identify and manage risk and comply with industry requirements.