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    Common sense?

    2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

    The government’s recent announcement about setting ground rents for new leasehold houses and flats to zero may make commonhold a more attractive prospect than it has ever been since its commencement in 2004. James Driscoll explains.

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    Put your house in order

    2018-01-11T09:03:00Z

    In a volatile market, it may be hard to find time to address practice management, but, says Peter Rodd, you can’t afford not to. Are you eally working as efficiently and profitably as you can be? And if not, what can you do about it?

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    In the family

    2017-09-06T00:00:00Z

    The ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ is now one of the top 10 mortgage lenders. So how should you advise clients receiving funds from family, and when should you advise them to consult a family lawyer? Jo Edwards , Jamie Gaw and Anna Jassani explain.

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    Fighting words

    2017-06-09T09:28:00Z

    The ripples are still being felt from the recent cases of Purrunsing, P&P and Dreamvar. How are law firms responding, especially in the current limbo before the P&P and Dreamvar appeals? Maria Shahid investigates

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    Be prepared

    2017-03-07T00:00:00Z

    The Property Section will be running a series of seminars on fraud and cybercrime this spring. Peter Rodd looks at the challenges facing conveyancers, and the steps you need to take to protect yourself now and in the future

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    Great minds

    2016-12-12T17:11:00Z

    Lucy Trevelyan examines the personality traits and ‘soft skills’ best suited to being a property law professional, how to develop these skills, and what clients are looking for from their property solicitor

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    Right away

    2016-09-07T00:00:00Z

    Matthew White examines the new power to override easements and other rights under section 203 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016

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    Sailing through

    2016-09-07T00:00:00Z

    The Conveyancing Protocol has been in place for over five years, but there are still common areas of non-compliance on both sides of transactions. Sarah Dwight outlines these areas, and the steps solicitors should take

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    Home and away

    2016-03-08T15:27:00Z

    Clients may not realise how complicated it can be to buy or inherit a property abroad. Jo Summers looks at the issues involved and the impact of the new EU regulation on succession

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    Boxed in

    2015-12-03T12:44:00Z

    Three major changes on the horizon for landlords are likely to significantly affect the returns they can expect to see from their properties. Graham Poles outlines the changes and their potential impact

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    Soluble problem

    2015-09-02T00:00:00Z

    Fiona Pearson outlines the facts of a recent case involving an insolvent seller, and provides a practical guide to the role and duties of the conveyancer in advising a buyer where the seller is insolvent

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    Build me up

    2015-06-03T14:41:00Z

    Stephen Desmond provides an overview of the most common issues and pitfalls residential conveyancers may face in relation to building regulations

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    After the fall

    2015-03-03T00:00:00Z

    The recent bolt failure at the Cheesegrater building in London raises the issue of liability for building defects. Richard Stapylton-Smith and Paul Taylor examine the key considerations, and how owners and landlords can keep buildings commercially attractive for tenants

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    In the end

    2014-09-16T10:47:00Z

    With the economy slowly recovering, the negotiating strengths of commercial landlords and tenants in lease renewal negotiations are changing. Nic Maunder Taylor provides a beginner’s guide to the issues for landlords, tenants, and their advisers

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    Snakes and ladders

    2014-06-10T00:00:00Z

    With the property market looking up, many conveyancing firms are back in the recruitment market. But how can you ensure that you recruit the appropriate staff resource to cope with future market changes? Victor Olowe explains

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    After the flood

    2014-06-10T00:00:00Z

    Insurance for properties at risk of flooding has been uncertain since the end of the ‘Statement of Principles’ last year. The new ‘Flood Re’ arrangement seems to offer light at the end of the tunnel, but, asks Jo Morgan , will it be fit for purpose? 

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    Allow me

    2014-03-11T00:00:00Z

    On 1 April, the capital allowances regime will change, with potential implications for every buyer and seller of commercial property. Clive Curd provides a step-by-step guide for solicitors acting for either party

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    A valuable commodity

    2013-12-04T00:00:00Z

    Richard Burcher pushes back against the perception that property work has become commoditised, and explains how the approach taken to communicating with clients about the cost of legal services can make all the difference in how a firm’s services are valued

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    Safe as houses?

    2013-09-11T00:00:00Z

    The recent high-profile Superstrike case has wide implications for landlords and tenancy deposit schemes. Steven Wood, whose firm acted for the claimant, outlines the case and the current legislation covering tenancy deposits