DOS & Co. Articles, News & Blogs

"Digital Project Bank Accounts" are having their day. We delve beneath the software wrappers to have a look.

We explore the benefits and opportunities of construction escrow, and how to 'sell' the concept to the client.

Discover how pension deficit escrows offer a low-cost, efficient solution to avoid trapped surplus in defined benefit schemes amid market volatility.

The devil lies in the detail - we explain the nuanced differences between the two.

Surveyors have a wide discretion to determine whether security is appropriate, and how much is reasonable.

A Detailed Explanation of What, When, Why and How Much.

The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 has proven its worth by largely keeping the peace between neighbours during construction.

Key provisions and how it operates

A short history of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996

Regulators are taking a closer look at interior designers, art dealers and other high-value sellers.

Interior designers are now required to adhere to comprehensive anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. We detail the obligations.

Outsourcing provides an opportunity for interior designers to lighten the compliance burden.

We look at the options for depositing party wall security for expenses under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996

A Comprehensive Guide to the Benefits, Process, and Long-Term Opportunities of B Corp Certification

Rule 3.3 of the SRA Accounts Rules specifically prohibits the use of a client account to provide banking services.

A guide for law firms - escrow accounts and TPMA's both serve as mechanisms to safeguard funds and control disbursements, but operate in different ways.

DOS & Co.'s PRIME Score increases to 20, the highest PRIME Score ever awarded.

Depositing cash security is an alternative to using insurance.

The 9th annual HQR Ski Trip raises over £23,000 for the Commercial Education Trust.

Deposit your Party Wall Security for Expenses, free of charge, at the Bank of England.

‍Project Bank Accounts (PBAs) have been around for a long time now but, in the wake of Carillion and ISG's collapses, are experiencing a resurgence in popularity, both in the public and private sectors.

Certified B Corporation banks balance profit with people, planet and purpose.

Choose from the UK's best Security for Expenses Deposit Account Providers.

Security for Expenses is simply a temporary cash deposit while building works are carried out to a party wall.

A round-up of the institutions that we know are presently offering Project Bank Accounts in the United Kingdom.

With independent schools holding more fees in advance than ever before, we look at how advance payment schemes can help generate an ongoing return.

The answer to this question depends on the answer to the slightly trickier question, "does the interior designer purchase as principal or agent"?

The value of Party Wall Escrow and Security for Expenses has crept up in recent years - we have a look at what's involved.

While it may feel low on the list of priorities, choosing wisely can protect new-found wealth and deliver significant returns.

Securing the construction supply chain against high-risk overseas employers by using a construction escrow account as security for monthly payment.

Pay first, argue never? How to reduce the likelihood of disputes by using construction escrow to guarantee monthly payment amounts.

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