In their capacity as a professional,

This decision provides important insight into your property law. Here is what it changes for you.

The situation

In their capacity as a professional, the estate agent has a duty to inform the parties by verifying, through obtaining planning certificates, the easements affecting the properties they are instructed to sell. The judgment which finds that, through their professional negligence, an estate agent prevented the completion of a sale and made it impossible for the seller to acquire another property, both agreements having been concluded subject to the condition precedent of the absence of easements arising from the development plan, may order that estate agent to indemnify the seller against the harmful consequences resulting from their sole fault.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points to remember

• Strictly comply with the statutory time limits for bringing an appeal
• Keep all your supporting documents (title deeds, deeds, correspondence)
• Be proactive: preventive advice always costs less than litigation

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