More Features and Opinion
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EventWebinar: the 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (16 June 2020)
Join this session for an update on the 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive.
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Intelligence gathering
Emotional intelligence can be a leader’s greatest asset, or if ignored, their greatest risk. Dr Amanda Potter looks at why EQ matters in the workplace, and how you can develop yours
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Clear water
If you are acting for a buyer of a property on a water course, do you know the rights they might have, and the liabilities that might arise? Richard Bagwell outlines the principles
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At your service
Julie Blunsom explains how HM Land Registry’s two new services – the Pre-submission Enquiry Service and Application Management Service – work in practice, and how you can find out more
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Star gazing
Michael Garson outlines some of the key features of the new regulatory environment, following the introduction of the new SRA Standards and Regulations
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Opinion
A chunk of change
Warren Gordon looks at some key changes affecting property practitioners, including the government’s plans to reform leasehold
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Environmental cost
From April 2020, it will be unlawful to continue to let a residential property with an energy performance certificate rating below E. Warren Gordon provides a timely update on the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards
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Chapter and reverse
The construction VAT reverse charge comes into force this October. Ronan Lowney and Michelle Essen explain the changes and what those involved in construction and development need to do next
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Digital watch
Richard Oliphant looks at the emergence of cloud-based digital signatures. He argues that this development should help to allay concerns about the cross-border validity and enforcement of electronic signatures, and establish a new standard for executing client transactions
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The fine print
In November, real estate company Deutsche Wohnen SE was hit with a fine of €14.5m under the General Data Protection Regulation. Clare Harman Clark looks at the role of property solicitors in helping their clients abide by the regulation
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On the right foot
In the first in a series on what property solicitors need to know about different phases of the development process, Gavin Le Chat looks at the importance of a site inspection and other preliminary investigations
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Under review
Paul de la Piquerie and Rahul Varma look at some common rent review mechanisms and the issues they can create in practice
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The Friday blues
Sarah Dwight looks at the phenomenon of Friday afternoon fraud and what you can do to help reduce the risk of your firm or your client becoming a victim
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Fault lines
Jamie Saunders looks at residential housing law in Wales and how it is diverging from England, particularly in two key areas – assured shorthold tenancies and no-fault evictions
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Give us a break
Stephen Pritchett and Lesley Anderson QC look at some of the case law around break clauses in renewal leases, and provide a personal view on a recent county court judgment and the challenges it presents for landlords wishing to develop their properties
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At your service?
The take-up for serviced offices and co-working spaces increased by 150% in 2017, and more growth is predicted. David Manda looks at the hidden legal complexities of these arrangements, and how to advise both owners and occupiers
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Lend an ear
Peter Rodd reports on the results of a survey about the challenges conveyancers face when working with mortgage lenders
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On the same side
In the first of a two-part series on complaints, Rebecca Atkinson looks at some of the reasons why clients complain, and how to avoid complaints by focusing on providing ‘good’ service in key areas
