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Book review—Mortgage Receivership: Law & Practice

18 January 2019 / Shams Rahman , Amelia Hadley
Issue: 7824 / Categories: Features , Property
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“This book provides topical, practical advice which, although aimed at practitioners, could also be used by a lay person wishing to understand the basics of their rights & obligations when receivers have been appointed”
  • Authors: Stephanie Tozer & Cecily Crampin 
  • Publisher: Wildy, Simmonds & Hill Publishing 
  • ISBN: 978-0854902521 
  • Pages: 534 pages 
  • RRP: £125

This book, the first of its kind to offer a sole focus on mortgage receivership, examines in detail the principles and practices specifically in relation to receivers appointed by mortgagees. In particular, Tozer and Crampin offer detailed analysis of current case law while seeking to provide answers to previously unanswered questions on historical cases and technical points. It is precisely this focused approach that makes this book stand out from its predecessors and will be of particular use to practitioners advising in this area.

It is clear from the detail into which this book delves that mortgage receivership in an area which requires greater consideration. It is reassuring

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