Property Investment Dispute Solicitors
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Property investment disputes come in many forms. We act for investors where something has gone wrong and where money or property need to be recovered as a result. Frequently our work involves seeking recovery of monies loaned which haven’t been repaid and we have acted for many investors successfully recovering their money, property, or both.
Importantly we are happy to back our own advice. Where the circumstances permit we will agree to work on a no win, no fee basis, including in commercial claims where hundreds of thousands of pounds might be at stake. In this way we are able to really evidence to you, our client, that our interests are aligned and that the advice we’re giving are the steps that need to be taken to improve your position.
Property investment can be broad and disputes we have acted in have included joint ventures gone wrong and developments involving partnership agreements where someone hasn’t delivered what they promised. We also have a focus on development and construction litigation and are able to act in adjudications where that is the most effective way to achieve the best outcome for you. More details on these services are available here.
Every claim and dispute is considered on its own merits but we have found that many claims and disputes in this area have similar high level characteristics. Often property training events, seminars, webinars and course literature will have been used to create an impression of the trainer or institution. As well as a means of income the property training might be considered a means for the prospective borrower to profile and develop relationships with investors who might be asset or cash rich.
We have acted in many situations where investors have effectively been miss sold investments based on false or inflated promises that are reinforced by the borrower- typically the trainer or an associate of the trainer.
With our property investment lawyers’ experience and fast-growing reputation for success in this area, we are able to assess the core issues and background circumstances quickly and effectively.
Of course we also help property investors in less complex claims including the recovery of possession and rent arrears. You can find access to our services for landlords here.
If you are a property investor and have been promised the earth but haven’t received the returns promised or monies due to you we’re happy to speak with you informally and with no obligation. Simply call 0345 314 2044 or email [email protected] and our property investment lawyers will be happy to help.
No Win No Fee Eligibility Calculator
This is a non binding indication whether Helix Law Ltd might be able to offer you a "No Win, No Fee" agreement (also known as a Conditional Fee Agreement, or CFA). There is no cost of obligation for using this service and each case is assessed on its merits.
Area of work
We only enter into CFA funding agreements in relation to some commercial, property and construction disputes. We therefore need to understand what type of dispute you have so that we can assess whether a CFA might be appropriate.
Is the value in dispute more than £10,000?
This is important because typically it is only possible to recover legal costs, including costs funded on a ‘No Win, No Fee’ (or ‘Conditional Fee Agreement’), where the amount in dispute is over £10,000. If you have a dispute where your losses and damages are less than £10,000 it is unlikely we can offer you a CFA.
Is the value in dispute more than £10,000?
This is important because typically it is only possible to recover legal costs, including costs funded on a ‘No Win, No Fee’ (or ‘Conditional Fee Agreement’), where the amount in dispute is over £10,000. If you have a dispute where your losses and damages are less than £10,000 it is unlikely we can offer you a CFA.
Is the value in dispute more than £10,000?
This is important because typically it is only possible to recover legal costs, including costs funded on a ‘No Win, No Fee’ (or ‘Conditional Fee Agreement’), where the amount in dispute is over £10,000. If you have a dispute where your losses and damages are less than £10,000 it is unlikely we can offer you a CFA.
The dispute is:
Generally speaking tenants will not own assets. That means you might ‘win’ but not recover damages and costs- even if the court orders the tenant to pay. Whereas if your dispute is with a property owner we can usually recover your costs and damages from their share of the property.
Is your claim about an unpaid application for payment and/or retention greater than £20,000?
This is important as it helps us assess the likely cost; benefit for you, and our ability to offer you CFA funding.
Do you have a contract in writing or registered shares in your name?
The more evidence you have in support of your allegations, the better your prospects of success. The higher your prospects of success, the more likely we can offer you a CFA funding arrangement.
Is the issue arising recently or within the last 6 years at most?
All disputes are subject to limitation periods- this is the period of time in which a claim must be issued. Most limitation periods in our work are 6 years. There can be exceptions and upto 12 years is possible, but this is a factor that can increase risk to you and to us and might lead to us declining to offer a CFA. With the passage of time memories can/will also fade, and evidence can be lost or destroyed. Acting promptly can therefore be important.
Does the opponent own property in England and Wales?
We want to ensure we can force your opponent to pay if they refuse to pay. If your opponent has assets, usually property, we can have greater confidence of recovering money, property, or assets (or all the above), for you. Otherwise there can be risk that you have a good claim with good prospects of success, but if your oppoennt doesn’t own anything, you might not recover damages or losses.
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Based on the form, we think there is a good prospect we will be prepared to offer you a No Win No Fee agreement (CFA). Please confirm your contact details and a member of our team will contact you usually within 1 hour during usual business hours.
There is no point wasting time and money defending an application to set aside or an application for an injunction against presenting and/or advertising a petition if there is a genuine dispute. The creditor is better off applying its time and money to pursuing the relevant pre-action protocol and, if necessary, issuing proceedings.
There is a second problem – what happens if the demand is not challenged and no dispute is raised? The creditor’s next step would be to initiate formal insolvency proceedings by presenting a bankruptcy petition or winding up petition. That will cost at least £2,000 and then the creditor will have to share any net assets left after secured creditors and the costs of insolvency with the other creditors.
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