Risk and Negligence in Property Transactions – 2nd Edition, edited by John de Waal KC

We are pleased to announce the forthcoming release of the second edition of Risk and Negligence in Property Transactions, a definitive guide for legal professionals navigating the complexities of property acquisition. Edited by John de Waal KC.

This updated edition continues to provide an in-depth examination of the risks and liabilities that may arise during the acquisition of land, with a particular focus on the responsibilities of solicitors acting for buyers, sellers, and lenders. It is essential reading for solicitors who are instructed in relation to transactions concerning commerical and residential property, as well as litigation solicitors and barristers.

The second edition will be available in 2026.

Chapter  Title  Author 
1  Client care  Priya Gopal
2  Investigating title  Joshua Griffin
3  New properties & NHBC  Philip Marriott
4  Pre-contract searches  Justin Mason – HCR
5  Residential leasehold  Jamal Demachkie
6  Commercial leases  Daniel Gatty
7  Conditional contracts  David Lipson
8  Mortgage lending  James Hall
9  Planning  Spencer Tewis-Allen – Town Legal 
10  Environmental Issues  Angus Evers – Shoosmiths 
11  Insolvency  Jonathan Titmuss
12  Exchange of contracts  Lina Mattsson
13  Completion  Carl Brewin
14  Remedies for non-completion  John de Waal KC 

 

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