All Feature articles – Page 110
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FeatureParty politics
Matthew Hearsum provides a back-to-basics guide for residential conveyancers to the Party Wall Act, including steps in relation to party walls that should be taken when acting for buyers
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Short notice
Warren Gordon outlines important recent changes on rent deposits for pre-6 April 2007 assured shorthold tenancies in England and Wales
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FeatureIn the line of duty
There have been significant changes to stamp duty land tax in the past four years, from the introduction of a new 15% rate, to complex new rules on subsales. Paul Clark provides an overview of the changes
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FeatureGive me five
Over a year after legislation came into force, placing new obligations on commercial property solicitors around capital allowances claims, most solicitors still do not know everything they need to about the new regime. Mark Tighe gives his five top tips
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FeatureBuild me up
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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FeatureMitigating the fee rise: a partner's perspective
Litigation partner Rachel Crookes provides her own take on how your firm can face the civil fees rise head on, and keep costs low, by engaging more fully with dispute resolution mechanisms
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FeatureSpanish steps
As part of a new series on property law in other jurisdictions, Andrew Johnson outlines the residential conveyancing process in Spain, from preliminary enquiries to completion and land registration
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FeatureRound the houses
Housing and house-building were key battlegrounds in the recent election. Daniel Pike outlines the parties’ various pledges, what changes we might see under the new government, and the role the state has to play in effective and affordable housing supply
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FeatureManual handling
Helen Clarke reviews the first guide for practitioners on the Care Act 2014 to hit the market
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FeatureDigging deep
It’s over 10 years since HMRC introduced the DOTAS regime. Tony Monger and Dave Jennings consider how it has worked in practice, and whether strengthened rules will signal the end of the tax avoidance industry
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FeatureOpportunity knocks
Ian Cooper outlines three simple steps for building your private client business
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FeatureFor the record
John Galvin explains why health and welfare lasting powers of attorney should not be overlooked as part of later life planning, and argues for the inclusion of a clause giving attorneys access to medical records
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FeatureBack to basics: Residence and domicile
Jo Summers explains how to assess client’s residence and domicile status – and the impact this can have on will-drafting and succession issues – and examines the new EU certificates of succession
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FeatureAlternative take
In the second of a two-part series on the beneficial interests in land owned by two or more people, Ian Bond and Gary Rycroft consider the importance of applying for alternative restrictions to protect both the solicitor and their client
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FeatureCrossing the borders
March this year saw the fourth Section conference on cross-border and international private client issues. Section committee member Alberto Perez Cedillo reports back on the talking points of the day
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FeatureHave a care
The past few years have witnessed substantial reforms to social care in both England and Wales. Lisa Morgan and Leah Steele outline what to expect of the new care regime coming into force next April in Wales
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FeatureAll in the family
As inheritance tax once again becomes a political hot potato, Matthew Duncan looks at the issues involved in renting out inherited property, and managing the resulting shared ownership situations that can arise between family members
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FeatureGame plan?
In the first of a series on setting up a new firm, Steven Petty looks at the importance of a strategic plan in ensuring the business has appropriate goals – and achieves them
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FeatureEvolving for success
In a healthy but changeable legal services market, firms cannot afford to rest on their laurels. Nick Jarrett-Kerr suggests 12 strategic projects for firms looking to get and stay ahead of the competition