Jersey: Conveyancing

Conveyancer is a professional within a law firm who deals with the act of transferring (or 'conveying') ownership (title) of a property and / or land from one party to another.

The perfect blend of city life, countryside charm and a beach destination all in one, it's no wonder Jersey is high on the agenda for those looking to relocate. But how does one go about it?

For existing residents, it is already well-known that Jersey has a great deal to offer in terms of a high-quality lifestyle, a pro-business political environment and a stable economy, not to mention...

The traditional approach of Jersey conveyancing is based firmly on the caveat emptor principle. Property conveyances include standard wording under which the property is sold "in the state in which it was at the date hereof...

The traditional approach of Jersey conveyancing is based firmly on the caveat emptor (buyer beware) principle. Property conveyances include standard wording under which the property is sold "in the state in which it was at the date hereof with all its apparent or hidden defects ("vices cachés"), if any".

A judgement of the Royal Court released last month in a property dispute case (Fogarty v St Martin Cottage Limited) breaks new legal ground in Jersey land law.