Valuers Without Prejudice Negotiations
20/03/2020
This article will now focus on how Valuers act for their respective parties in an attempt to resolve a dispute.
"Conflict of Interest" the "Scope of Risk" may be somewhat wider, than that which you personally might perceive (Case Study)
20/03/2020
We recently had a request from an LPMS member to provide advice in a potential “Conflict of Interest” situation; discussions afterwards with Aon, suggested that the topic of “Conflict of...
"Best Practice" for Readdressing a Valuation Report to an Alternative Lender
20/03/2020
An LPMS member recently asked us for an opinion on “what was the Best Practice approach for readdressing a previously issued report to another Lender”.
Liabilities Arising from the use of UAVs (Survey Drones)
20/03/2020
Your executive has become aware that UAVs are now a common survey tool that many member firms possess, we have heard that members have been advised that the equipment can...
Claims Notification Procedure
03/05/2019
It has become apparent recently, that some members are not familiar with the requirements and their responsibilities when making a notification for a potential or actual claim against them.
A Safe Landing for Drones
17/10/2018
We recently came across an interesting article relating to emergency landings for your drone. For those interested, click the button below to download the PDF.
Counter-signing of Valuation Reports
19/10/2017
This article is to address the counter-signing of valuation reports prepared by an unregistered valuer for a “third party”.
Professional Indemnity Insurance Relief for Wet Building Liability
16/08/2017
There have been many recent litigation cases using a shotgun approach to issues with wet buildings and weathertightness.
NZIS GOOD BUSINESS PRACTICE
28/06/2017
The LPMS Claims Committee has recently experienced a disturbing incidence of déjà vu. It appears that some members consider that small jobs do not require any formal Conditions of Engagement.