Many claims by lender clients have involved allegations the practitioner failed to properly deal with the issue of security.
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Checklists
Acting for private lenders
Mortgages
19 Jul 21
This checklist will help practitioners avoid the most common claims when acting for private lenders. The items in this checklist are the minimum requirements which would usually apply when acting for a lender regardless of whether the loan is one off or for a more experienced private lender.
Videos
Securing the risks in mortgage matters
Mortgages
01 Jul 18
Seminar from 2018's Risk Management Intensive. Presented by Matthew Rose, Risk Manager, LPLC.
LPLC Articles
New rule old forms – giving a solicitor’s certificate under the new practice rules
Mortgages, Solicitors Certificates, Professional Responsibility
03 Jul 15
With the introduction of the Legal Profession Uniform Legal Practice (Solicitors) Rules 2015 practitioners should no longer provide certificates of advice for borrowers and guarantors to lenders other than those referred to in rule 11.
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News
Calling for EOIs for appointment to LPLC Legal Panel
23 Jun 22
LPLC is seeking proposals from eligible legal firms for appointment to its legal panel for a three year term. The legal panel provides insured legal practitioners with expert legal advice and representation in the defence of professional liability claims.
News
Duty on penalty interest
Conveyancing, Tax
23 Jun 22
The State Revenue Office provided direction on their website this week about the payment of duty on penalty interest and how it is to be practically administered so as to not hold up settlement.
News
FREE cyber security workshops — compliance and procurement
Cyber security
19 Apr 22
Are you looking into cyber security procurement and/or working on compliance as part of yourr cyber security strategy? You might find these FREE online events helpful.