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Conveyancing Standards
07 October 2020
Lead MP
Marco Longhi
Debate Type
General Debate
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Marco Longhi raised concerns about conveyancing standards in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
Proposes a Bill to establish minimum standards regarding searches and assessments of risk for solicitors and licensed conveyancers acting on behalf of purchasers of residential properties. Argues that the current system lacks sufficient consumer protections, citing real cases where homebuyers were let down by the existing conveyancing process due to unmet planning conditions and unclear maintenance contracts.
Marco Longhi
Con
North Shropshire
Highlights two examples illustrating difficulties faced by homebuyers: a developer selling properties without fulfilling all planning conditions, leaving homeowners with significant financial risks; another example of unclear maintenance contracts leading to unexpected costs and lack of accountability.
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