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FeatureSafe spaces
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 marks a major shift in how landlords, occupiers and developers must assess and respond to terror threats. Patrick Duffy outlines the detail
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FeatureReform of rent
It is expected that the Renters’ Rights Bill will receive royal assent this summer. Alex Jeffery outlines what to expect and how the new legislation will affect your clients
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FeatureGoing digital
As the government announces plans to further digitise the conveyancing process to make it quicker, cheaper and more reliable, Lucy Trevelyan talks to property professionals about what the new system might look like and its potential impact for them and their clients
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FeatureGrand designs
Ben Garbett looks at the scope of the ambitious new Planning and Infrastructure Bill and explores what changes are likely to materialise
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FeatureAdverse possession
Danielle Spalding and Abbie Wilson discuss how recent case law is shaping the future of adverse possession as a legal remedy
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FeatureToxic town
With an ambitious new house-building plan on the agenda, Georgia Jones reviews the challenges of constructing homes on potentially contaminated land on brownfield sites
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FeatureCommonhold – what next?
The commonhold white paper proposes an overhaul of residential property ownership in England and Wales, banning the creation of new leasehold interests. Matthew Weal and Shanna Davison outline what this might look like
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FeatureBuyer beware
The recent much-publicised ‘moth case’ raises issues of disclosure during the conveyancing process. Michael Duncan looks at the facts
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FeatureSafe and sound?
The Building Safety Act 2022 has now been in force for three years. Phil Parkinson and Ola Olsen consider recent case law developments and their practical impact on building safety
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FeatureAccomodating students
Although the Renters’ Rights Bill is far-reaching, it’s unclear what the impact of the changes will be on student accommodation. The team at Osborne Clarke look at the detail
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FeatureBuilding liability orders
Building liability orders are set to become more common. The team at Hill Dickinson explore what they are, and their impact on practitioners from practice areas beyond property
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FeatureSFO’s updated guidance on corporate cooperation
The team at Freshfields look at the SFO’s guidance on corporate cooperation
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FeatureDealing with third-party delays
The Legal Ombudsman outlines its approach to third-party delays
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FeatureQ&As – how to challenge behaviour
Authors of the recently updated Risk and Compliance Questions and Answers, Rebecca Atkinson and Tracey Calvert, answer a common question relating to challenging behaviour
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FeaturePAS FAQ: Client not responding to will approval request
Our Practice Advice Service answers some commonly asked questions by private client practitioners
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FeaturePAS FAQ: Removing an obstructive executor
Our Practice Advice Service answers some commonly asked questions by private client practitioners
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FeatureHowe v Howe: An insider’s guide
Andrew Bishop looks at Howe v Howe – where he acted for the successful claimant – and its implications for Inheritance Act claims
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FeatureRenters’ rights – 10 things you need to know
The Renters’ Rights Bill will result in some wide-ranging changes to the residential renting regime in England and Wales. David Smith answers some frequently asked questions about what practitioners can expect
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FeaturePreserving law firm cultures in the age of hybrid working
The past few years have ushered in sweeping changes to the way we work – and with it, the way we approach law firm culture