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Seven Years On for Dreamvar: The Evolution of Property Fraud Litigation – 9th September 2025

In this Radcliffe talks Commercial webinar, Peter Dodge covers ‘Seven Years On for Dreamvar: The Evolution of Property Fraud Litigation’.

Seven years after the Court of Appeal’s decision in Dreamvar, property fraud remains a significant risk. In the year to March 2024, HM Land Registry stopped 97 cases of registered title fraud involving properties worth £58 million. Yet in many instances, funds are lost before the fraud is identified, leading to litigation over who should bear the loss.

Dreamvar clarified key legal principles, but its application continues to generate disputes. Other forms of fraud, including authorised push payment scams and failed property-based investment schemes, also contribute to growing litigation in this area.

Peter Dodge, who acted in Dreamvar, continues to be instructed in numerous matters of this type. This webinar covers recent developments and is aimed at litigators, risk professionals, and conveyancing specialists.

The recording of this webinar is now available to watch on our YouTube channel, here.

Recorded on Tuesday, 9th September 2025.