Many claims by lender clients have involved allegations the practitioner failed to properly deal with the issue of security.
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Solicitor's certificates - why are you borrowing the money?
Solicitors Certificates, Engagement/retainer management
18 Nov 15
Do you ask your borrower client why they are borrowing the money when they come to you with loandocuments? We know some practitioners don’t.It seems they think it’s not part of their retainer to understand why the client is borrowing the money or theythink it might be drifting into the realm of financial advice if they do ask, or both. And both reasons arewrong!
Practice Risk Guides
Avoiding Superannuation Claims
Conveyancing, Financial Agreements, Will Making, Mortgages
24 Apr 18
This LPLC Practice Risk Guide focuses on helping practitioners to avoid the types of claims relating to superannuation matters that arise in family law, wills and estates and property work. In all areas simple oversight is the most common cause of claims.
LPLC Articles
Only use solicitors certificates that comply with rule 11
Solicitors Certificates
16 Feb 18
We regularly receive calls from practitioners raising issues about a lender, usually a bank, with the most common being the use of solicitors’ certificates which do not comply with rule 11 of the Legal Profession Uniform Legal Practice (Solicitors) Rules 2015.
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We're a finalist!
Conveyancing, Cyber security
25 Nov 20
LPLC is excited to have been chosen as a finalist in the PEXA Industry Partner Award category in their upcoming PropertyX Innovate Awards 2020.
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Cyber Week 2020: Resources to improve your firm’s cyber resilience all year round
Cyber security
29 Oct 20
Australian Cyber Week 2020 (Oct 26 - 30) spotlights cybersecurity and encourages individuals and organisations to take an active part in building resilience against growing cyber threats by ensuring they are up-to-date with the latest cyber security strategies.
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We have a new website
Resources and information
20 Oct 20
LPLC is excited to announce the launch of our new website – and along with it a refreshed visual identity.