Property Power Hour - on the Road, Guildford, 14 May 2026
The latest developments shaping the future of conveyancing.
Commentary
Our Spotlights and Commentary are concise, expert-authored updates giving you the information and guidance you need to address the practical impact of recent case law, legislation and practice developments.
SDT cases – signatures and undertakings
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has recently considered SRA allegations against property lawyers at different ends of the sanctions spectrum: a serious allegation relating to witnessing a signature and a relatively minor allegation on a breach of an undertaking. Nigel West reports
When 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
Renters’ Rights Act 2025: what’s changing and when?
The Renters’ Rights Act marks the biggest shake-up of the private rented sector in decades. Nick Martyn discusses what the changes will mean for renters and landlords, and looks at the recently announced implementation dates
What should future conveyancing look like?
Peter Rodd comments on the detail in the recent government announcement to reform the home buying and selling process in England and Wales
Preparing 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
