Property Identity Fraud
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Property Fraud Solicitors
If you have any concerns about possible property identity fraud, our property fraud team can advise you on your position, your rights and your options.
We understand just how devastating property fraud can be; particularly if you have worked hard to save for a property only to lose cash and security as a result of fraudulent and criminal activity.
What is Property Fraud?
Upon making an offer to purchase a property, most purchasers make payments to the seller through the seller's solicitor. However, a small but growing number of purchasers are finding that they do not ultimately own the property after paying these deposits and fees. We understand that this is a devastating and potentially financially ruinous situation.
How We Can Help
Our property fraud team has years of experience in dealing with this kind of fraud. We acted in the leading case in this issue: Dreamvar (UK) Ltd. –V- Mishcon de Reya & Mary Monson Solicitors [2018] EWCA CIV 1082. We can help you recover your money.
There are several scenarios that could allow a fraudster to commit property theft, including impersonating the true owner of the property, a rogue conveyancer at the firm instructed by the true vendor, or a party who by way of cybercrime is able to interfere with the deal and divert the monies into their own bank account.
Whatever the cause, if you have been a victim of property identity fraud, we will use our expertise to uncover the particulars of your situation and assist you in retrieving the money that you have lost.
We offer free initial advice on your claim and if you do wish to proceed we may offer in certain circumstances a “No Win No Fee” service in the form of a Conditional Fee Agreement.
Please see more information on funding your claim here.
For more information regarding property identity fraud claims, please don’t hesitate to contact our specialist team today.
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Our professional negligence team has been consistently recognised by leading legal review bodies and for many years.
We are accredited by the Legal 500 as a leading firm for professional negligence with partners Robert Johnson and David Bailey both individually accredited as Recommended Lawyers in this field.
Both Robert Johnson and David Bailey are also named as Top Recommended Litigators in the Spears 500 guide to the best private client advisors, with Robert Johnson additionally accredited by Chambers & Partners as a leading individual for his expertise in professional negligence.
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Healys is accredited by the Legal 500 as a leading firm for professional negligence with partners Robert Johnson and David Bailey both individually accredited as Recommended Lawyers in this field. Robert Johnson is additionally accredited by Chambers & Partners as a leading individual for his expertise in professional negligence.
If you would like to speak to Robert or David regarding a professional negligence claim, please contact them at:
Robert.johnson@healys.com or call 07899 973306
David.Bailey@healys.com or call 07887 700205