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Tom Dowling Joins Westcor’s Republic of Ireland Team

Inherent Rights of Access: Learning from Urquhart v J. Rhind & Co.

Unlocking the Power Beneath with Peace of Mind: Ground Source Heat Pumps and Mineral Rights 

Behind the Scenes with Caroline Tait, Claims Manager

When is Salt Really a Metal: How Ambiguous Language Can Create Legal Complications 

Navigating Restrictive Covenants in Commercial Leases

All-Energy 2024: Reflecting on Another Year

All-Energy 2024: What can we expect?

Nicola McCluskie: Bringing Legal Experience and Renewable Insights to our Scottish & Northern Irish Team

Unravelling Legal Intricacies: Hidden Risks in Property Transactions

Westcor International formally announces its new strategic partnership with Chaucer, the global speciality (re)insurance group. 

The Importance of the Developed Value for Title Insurance Underwriting Assessments

Unlocking Development: The Strategic Edge of Excess-Led Cover

2024 Predictions: Kevin Mills, Director

Building Success and Innovation: Laura Lapsley – Senior Underwriter

Kevin Mills: Charting Growth and Expertise in Insurance Underwriting with Westcor

Prescriptive Servitude Rights in Scotland: A Recent Case and the Implications for Underwriting

What are the hidden risks for rural developments and how can title on land be assured?

Lost Title Deeds and Legal Challenges: Understanding Title Insurance in Ireland

Kirsty Noble: Director, Scotland & Northern Ireland and Solicitor

What is the real impact of the Republic of Ireland’s residential crisis and could change of use or exempt developments be the answer?

Purrari?! What might classic cars and listed buildings have in common?

Rising Interest Rates in the UK: Potential Impact on Mortgage Holders and Lenders

The Hillside Parks Decision: Evaluating the Future of Drop-in Planning Applications

Rugby

Exploring land title lessons from the rugby pitch

Josh Astbury-Dennis: Pioneering New Frontiers as Head of Schemes

Are supermarkets weaponising Title Conditions?

 A Solicitor to Solicitor Perspective on the Power of Title Insurance with Senior Underwriter and Solicitor Aisling Monahan

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Investment Insights: Scotland’s Thriving Real Estate Sectors

It’s a risk-related thing for Chief Underwriting Officer, Ben Baker

Why is Title Insurance in Ireland Relevant Now, More Than Ever?

World Environment Day: Blowing away the challenges facing onshore wind developers

Mentoring the lawyers of the future

Our Perfect Title policy protects lenders at times like this

What are the hidden risks for lenders post-purchase?

The fallout of fraud: a word of warning for lenders 

A race to possession when a borrower defaults on their financial obligations.

A race to possession when a borrower defaults on their financial obligations.

Protecting our lenders against fraudulent borrowers

When is an urn an urn and could it really become a listed building?

Protecting our lenders against fraudulent borrowers

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Business Continuity Plan & Our Working Arrangements

What are the hidden risks for lenders post-purchase?

For residential clients, it can be daunting to receive a letter from a freeholder threatening to forfeit the lease over something they did not do

Even the simplest of disputes can result in tens of thousands in compensation

Protecting our developer clients post planning

Our Perfect Title policy protects lenders at times like this

Protecting our developer clients post planning