Tag: property fraud
June 07 2022
Protecting ownership of your property from fraudsters
Property fraud continues to cause problems for homeowners, with scammers registering homes into their own names before selling them on. Once a property has been sold, the buyer generally obtains good legal title, leaving the original homeowner to make a legal claim for compensation. In a recent case, a vicar working away from home came...
November 22 2020
How to do your bit to prevent property fraud
While it may not be possible for someone to physically steal your house, unfortunately property fraud is a real threat. Since 2009, HM Land Registry has stopped more than £100m worth of property fraud. While fraud is rare, there are certain situations which leave you more vulnerable. These are If the property is: rented out...
