Tag: Mortgage Fraud

LPA Receivers UK London England Challenge

Challenging Possession of Property by Fixed Charge LPA Receivers

Fixed charge receivership serves as a way for creditors in England & Wales to recover debts by seizing assets secured by fixed charges. It carries serious legal implications for property rights and debtor protections. The practice is rooted in the Law of Property Act 1925 and the Insolvency Act 1986, allowing creditors to appoint receivers to manage or sell assets in default. Debtors have avenues to dispute receivership, via specialist insolvency law advice.

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Property Fraud: Breach of trust claims against solicitors

Claims against solicitors for breach of trust are increasing following losses from property fraud in loan transactions. Recent Court of Appeal rulings confirm solicitors can be liable for parting with loan money before completion, even if acting reasonably and following protocols. However, relief from liability is possible if conduct is reasonable and not causatively linked to loss.