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Title indemnity insurance is a policy that protects property owners or lenders from financial loss resulting from defects or issues with the title to the property. Unlike regular insurance policies, title indemnity insurance covers you for potential past issues rather than future issues.

The Renters Reform Bill is the most significant change in private renting in the last 30 years. Whilst this affects the whole of the private rental market, it also impacts tenancies provided by employers to staff.

VWV are delighted to announce the qualification of four solicitors, who have successfully completed their training contracts and will continue their careers with the firm across a variety of practice areas.

VWV are delighted to welcome Thomas Pollitt as Partner in the Corporate team. Thomas joins VWV after a decade in the Corporate Education team at Eversheds Sutherland, where he was a Principal Associate. 

The Government published its Industrial Strategy recently, setting out its blueprint to chart the growth for the UK in the next 10 years. The Strategy highlighted eight sectors featuring as important growth engines. One of those sectors is Professional Business Services.

The Renters' Rights Bill (Bill) promises to transform the private rented sector (PRS), with tenants set to receive significant new protections. For lenders with exposure to residential investment portfolios, these reforms raise important risks and operational considerations.