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FeatureA targeted approach
Nikki Bensoor looks at the complexities of commercial property transactions for pension scheme trustees, and how to help clients structure secure and compliant assets
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FeatureShort leases, long chains
Short leases continue to derail property transactions, despite ongoing reform efforts. Roshan Sivapalan considers why they still matter, how they affect transactions and how conveyancers can identify and manage risk to protect both clients and transactions
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FeatureClimate concerns
Climate change is becoming a key area of risk for conveyancers. Sarah Sargent outlines how solicitors can address climate-related risks proportionately and meet their duties to clients without adding unnecessary complexity
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FeatureCompulsory reading
New legislation signals the start of the reform of the compulsory purchase process. Liz Paraskeva looks at what’s changing and what to expect later this year
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FeatureEthical matters
With regulatory penalties becoming more frequent, Nigel West considers two high-profile disciplinary cases involving property practitioners
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FeaturePreparing for exemption
Major reforms under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 take effect on 1 May 2026, moving qualifying purpose-built student accommodation outside the assured tenancy regime. Sarah Cummins outlines what the exemption means for current and future student contracts, and the practical steps providers should take to prepare
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FeatureModern life
Sarah Dwight looks at what’s involved in selling a house through the modern method of auction, potential pitfalls and risks, and what conveyancers need to look out for
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FeatureMoney for nothing
Property fraud is rising fast, with increasingly sophisticated scams putting buyers, sellers and conveyancers at risk. Claire Revell outlines the key warning signs and the practical steps firms can take to protect clients and safeguard their own exposure
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FeatureNavigating the shift
The UK’s compulsory purchase order landscape has undergone its most significant structural shift in decades. Lucy Trevelyan reports on the implications for property professionals
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FeatureWhat a relief
Julie Butler explores how farms will be affected by the increased inheritance tax relief threshold, new spouse transfer rules and the ongoing risks around valuation, occupation and trading status, and how practitioners can maximise these opportunities for their clients
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FeatureWho’s who?
Robert Wood considers what a recent case of attempted identity fraud can teach us about adapting our processes to beat the scammers
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FeatureLibrary FAQ: How can a will be attested by a blind testator?
Our library team looks at the process for attesting a will when the testator is blind
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FeatureWhat the proposed dispensing power would mean for practitioners
Dr Juliet Brook looks at what the impact would be for practitioners if the dispensing powers are introduced, as suggested by the Law Commission’s wills report
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FeatureMazur appeal – judgment reserved
Paul Bennett outlines developments in the recent Mazur appeal
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FeatureOwning up to mistakes – 10 considerations for your firm
Pearl Moses, director of compliance at Setfords, provides some top tips on how to deal with mistakes
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FeatureWhen conveyancing and the Court of Protection collide
Philip Cartin and Holly Miéville-Hawkins look at the issues involved when providing conveyancing for individuals lacking capacity, and offer advice on how to best support clients and avoid pitfalls
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FeatureProfessional benefits?
Should law professionals be concerned about the recent growth in unregulated providers of will writing and estate planning services? Diana Bentley examines the evidence
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FeatureBlood money
The government recently confirmed that all payments from the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme will be fully exempt from inheritance tax. Jade Gani has the details
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FeatureBroadening horizons
Faye Hall outlines some of the additional, non-legal services that can help private client lawyers, and how to build a wider network of professional relationships
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FeatureSecuring a digital legacy
Angharad Lynn examines the legal position of digital assets, since the implementation of the Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025