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Isn't the answer relatively simple? Until (hopefully) the Court of Appeal overturns this decision, all solicitors acting for purchasers will have to insist on an undertaking from the sellers solicitors that they will ensure that only the genuine proprietor signs the contract and executes the Transfer, and the purchase monies will only be paid to such person.

If they refuse to give the undertaking, then the buyer's solicitors refuse to act.