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FeatureActing dishonestly
Two solicitors have been struck off after the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal found they acted dishonestly in separate property-related matters. Nigel West investigates
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FeatureRaising the bar
Digitalisation, upfront information and reducing transaction delays are usually the talking points of the government’s homebuying and selling reform programme. Yet the proposed statutory regulation of estate agents and managing agents has the potential to reshape the residential property sector more fundamentally than any technological reform, as Lucy Trevelyan reports
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FeatureA risky business
Conveyancing remains a prime target for money launderers. Colette Best examines the key risk areas attracting scrutiny and outlines the practical steps conveyancers can take to stay compliant
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FeatureCompetence checks
Melissa Hardee provides an update on the SRA’s continuing competence requirements
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FeatureTaking control
Nina Wilson explains how the new contractual controls register will require developers and promoters to disclose certain land agreements
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FeatureThe future of MEES
Victoria Duxbury examines the government’s interim response on the future of non-domestic minimum energy efficiency standards, and looks at how it may affect landlords, investors, developers and their advisers
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FeatureA growing market
As equity release transactions become more common, Luke Baldwin explores the key risks for conveyancers and how to protect both clients and firms
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FeatureLess is more
Sarah Dwight explains why saying no to more work can sometimes be a business-savvy move for sole practitioners
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FeatureRight to manage review
Phil Parkinson and Lauren Walker take a look at the right to manage, including the latest case law and legislation (both new and proposed) and assess the impact and implications for building owners, managers and investors
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FeaturePre-submission support
Neil Thomas explains how HM Land Registry’s Application Management Service helps commercial property lawyers manage complex, multi-title projects more efficiently by addressing potential issues before they lodge their applications
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FeatureRectify and remedy
The government’s proposed Remediation Bill promises tougher enforcement, clearer responsibilities and faster action on unsafe cladding. Eric Johnstone explores the reforms
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FeatureWake up to wellbeing
David Pett argues that the mental health crisis in conveyancing is the result of an unsustainable business model – and that firms must address workload, culture and pricing if they’re to retain and support staff
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FeaturePII: what the current market means for law firms
Piers Winton examines the state of the professional indemnity insurance market ahead of the October renewal season
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FeatureAI balancing act
Diana Bentley takes a look at how certain law firms currently use artificial intelligence (AI) in their work, and how to best balance the risk of using AI with its rewards
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FeatureAvoiding funeral feud
Dealing with the aftermath of a death is always a sensitive time. Sarah Murphy sets out the legal position regarding a deceased’s body and the law relating to funerals, as well as advising on how to best avoid potential disputes
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FeatureContact with care
Holly Miéville-Hawkins and Sophia Withers consider the law relating to contact, capacity and deprivation of liberty
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FeatureCharitable departures
Demi Marie looks at the considerations when leaving part of an estate to a charity
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FeatureMirror wills and conflict
Stephen Lawson and Katie Latham consider whether it is appropriate for solicitors to accept instructions to prepare mirror wills
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FeatureA verdict on consent
Zena Bolwig, on behalf of the Professional Deputies Forum, examines the implications of the AGNI Supreme Court decision for deputies