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What Is a Planning & Development Escrow Account and When Should It Be Used?

Planning & Development Escrow accounts support Section 106 obligations, secure phased payments, and mitigate financial risk in UK planning law.
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What is a Shipyard Escrow and why is it used?

Used in yacht and ship construction and refit projects, they are essential for managing risk in milestone-based marine contracts.
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What Is a Decommissioning Escrow Account and When Is It Needed?

How decommissioning escrow accounts work, and why they’re critical for long-term liability planning.
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What is FF&E in Interior Design & Construction Projects?

A guide for private clients and developers on how the design, specification and procurement of furniture, fixtures and equipment works.
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Which Banks Offer Executor Accounts in the UK (2026)

Options, requirements and alternatives to high-street executor bank accounts.
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Divorce Escrow: Holding funds during the sale of matrimonial assets

Professional escrow services provide an impartial solution for holding sale proceeds during divorce proceedings, avoiding issues with solicitors’ client accounts and SRA rules.
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Negotiating Procurement Fees for FF&E

Structuring FF&E procurement fees for high-value design projects to improve transparency, track budgets, and reduce risk effectively.
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Why Lenders Prefer Project Bank Accounts in Construction Finance

Lenders increasingly prefer project bank accounts in construction finance due to enhanced control, transparency, and reduced credit risk.
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How Do I Find a (UK) Escrow Agent/Service?

We explain the key differences between the various escrow services available in the UK.
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