More Features and Opinion
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FeaturePrivate eye
Disputes over easements are occurring more often. Zoe Upson outlines the risks when advising clients about private rights of way
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FeatureChecking your source
Harriet Holmes, from our partner Thirdfort, considers source of funds and source of wealth verification for property practitioners
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FeatureFeeling flushed?
Jennifer Woodruff considers the regulations around septic tanks that property practitioners should be aware of when advising clients
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FeatureRent reforms
The Renters (Reform) Bill is currently making its way through parliament. Matthew Bonye and Shanna Davison of Herbert Smith Freehills consider the proposals for change
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FeatureA private function
In February 2023, the Supreme Court held that visual intrusion by the viewing gallery in the Tate Modern’s Blavatnik Building was a private nuisance against those living in a nearby block of flats. Joanna Williams and Joseph Skilton consider the impact of the verdict
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FeatureProperty portal
Rooshan Saeed considers the government’s proposals for a new property portal intended to improve the standard of private renting in England
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FeatureCommonhold – again
Commonhold ownership as an alternative to the leasehold model has been in existence in the UK since the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 and the government has plans to revive it. Zia Akhtar looks at the detail
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FeatureGetting your house in order
Joanne Young looks at the state and condition of private rented residential property in England and Wales in light of probable reform
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FeatureBridging the digital divide
Bronwyn Townsend, Senior Marketing Manager at InfoTrack, outlines how technology can help in conveyancing practices where some processes are resistant to digitisation
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FeatureHousehold efficiency
Alexandra Holsgrove Jones looks at the rules around Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards and the impact they will have in the domestic and non-domestic lettings sector
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FeatureSustainable housing
The need to operate and deliver homes in a more sustainable way is universal, and more pressing than ever. Dan Leather considers what the future of sustainable housing looks like.
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FeatureA word of caution
The regulator has issued guidance to help practitioners understand their obligations when advising on leasehold matters. Tracey Calvert considers the issues
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FeatureInto relief
Sean Randall explains what changes to expect in stamp duty relief for purchases of multiple dwellings
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FeatureDigital AP1s – 5 things you need to know
The registration of applications at HM Land Registry are changing. Bronwyn Townsend, Senior Marketing Manager at InfoTrack, looks at what firms will need to do before the end of the year.
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FeatureStolen property alert
Recently there have been stories in the media about the fraudulent sale of properties. Peter Rodd looks at relevant cases and outlines some of the warning signs of vendor fraud
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FeatureHMOs: Back to basics
Robin Stewart revisits the subject of houses in multiple occupation and outlines some tricky issues for property practitioners to consider
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FeatureMoving target
Phil Nicklin examines the government’s proposals for a residential property developer tax and the impact it may have on the property sector
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FeatureFrom the ground up
Matthew Weal discusses whether the government’s proposed leasehold reforms are a welcome development or just not fit for purpose
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FeatureAdvance information
With the recent flurry of property sales, Peter Rodd considers what prospective buyers should know before making an offer?