All Feature articles – Page 76
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FeaturePrivate Client Section annual conference 2018 - the highlights
Private Client Section committee member Charlotte Pisuto rounds up the highlights of the Section’s annual conference, held in London on 29 June, and introduces our conference special edition
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FeatureA knotty problem
Japanese knotweed has been back in the news, following a high-profile Court of Appeal case. Michael Draper and Dan Eastwood provide a back to basics guide, including the options for land- and homeowners with Japanese knotweed on their property
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FeatureForgive and forget
Certificates of lawful development provide a way for property owners to prove the lawfulness of unauthorised development, after a certain period of time has passed. Anna Russell-Knee explains how they work in practice
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FeatureDevolution evolution
Michael Draper outlines some of the unique law – both existing and on the horizon – in Wales, as it relates to property, including potential new developments around vacant sites and residential lettings
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FeatureCommon ground
Ahead of her session on stamp duty land tax at the Property Section annual conference, Kathryn Robertson outlines some common errors in returns, payments and repayment claims and how to avoid them
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FeatureLoud and clear
From 6 December 2018, conveyancers will need to publish price- and service-related information on their websites. Sarah Brodie looks at what this could mean in practice
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FeatureLife after leave
With Brexit now only six months away, investor sentiment remains positive, but there are broader challenges in the market which need to be resolved, from access to finance to housing supply. Paresh Raja explains
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FeatureAll quiet on the estates front – relatively
August was, as always, comparatively quiet. Lesley King draws out a couple of points worth notice, including registration deadlines and a recent case where two minor children were awarded 11 per cent of their father’s estate.
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FeatureUsing client accounts as banking facilities
Concerns about the improper use of client accounts have prompted the SRA to update their warning notice. We look at the key changes.
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FeatureDo you need cyber insurance?
James Noon looks at the options available to firms looking to buy cyber insurance.
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FeatureUnder review
Private Client Section committee member Stuart Adams reviews a new edition of an established title on trusts, which is packed with useful information
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FeatureJoining the DOTAS
Stuart Adams and Nova Maxwell look at how the government has widened the disclosure of tax avoidance schemes regime with reference to inheritance tax
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FeatureState of the art
Eleni Polycarpou and Giulia Trojano consider the tax and inheritance issues involved in handling estates rich in artworks, and look to the future and the rise of digital art
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FeatureSimple as that
The Office for Tax Simplification is currently undertaking a review of inheritance tax. While we can only guess at the final outcomes, solicitors need to be aware of the implications for any current or future tax planning arrangements, says Emma Gadsden
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FeatureOpting out
Demand to transfer out of defined benefit pensions is hitting new highs. While the reasons for this are clear, are clients truly aware of the risks involved, asks Justin Rourke
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FeatureMental notes
Stephanie David rounds up the key developments in mental capacity law, including the retrospective approval of gifts and choosing a litigation friend
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FeatureStaking a claim
We’ve all seen adverts urging us to claim for mis-sold payment protection insurance, and how easy the process is. But is it as simple once someone has died? Paul Saunders explains what options are open to those administering an estate
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FeatureBack to basics: Deeds of variation and disclaimers
Deeds of variation and disclaimers can prove useful tools to redirect dispositions in a will. Angharad Lynn reviews the basics
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FeatureNew release
£3bn was released in equity by homeowners last year. While it’s becoming a more popular way to boost retirement income, some solicitors remain apprehensive. David Burrowes, chairman of the Equity Release Council, explains why the legal profession needs to have a rethink