All Feature articles – Page 8
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FeatureProfessional indemnity insurance – market trends and risk insights
Simon Thomson, policy advisor at the Law Society, provides an update on the state of the professional indemnity insurance market, highlighting higher-risk practice areas and what it means for solicitors
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FeatureAttorneys’ power to gift properties
Ash Jones, land registrar at HM Land Registry, outlines the limits on attorneys’ powers to gift property under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and explains what evidence is needed to avoid void transactions and registration errors
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FeatureA moveable feast?
Recently, there has been a lot of legislative change and new case law to absorb. Phil Parkinson details some of the key developments and their implications for property practitioners
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FeatureAwaab’s Law
Matthew Wilson outlines the timeline that social landlords need to consider to comply with Awaab’s Law, coming into force in October 2025
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FeatureCommission impossible?
Jasmin Crilly and Andrew Bambury examine a recent decision that may put an end to landlords’ insurance commission practices
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FeatureAt face value
Laura Gale explores what the term ‘asset of community value’ means and outlines the impact on clients of a property with this status
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FeatureOffices to flats
Daniel Clyne and Sacha Jose highlight the recent changes in permitted development and outline the opportunities these present to developers
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FeatureForfeiture of leases
The government has promised to abolish forfeiture of residential leases but hasn’t said when. Dona Awano looks at the issues
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FeatureHomes under the hammer
Rebecca Kibby and Anna Phillips review what property practitioners need to do to best support clients considering a sale by auction
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FeatureSafe house?
Mark Roach and Harriet Hawkins provide an overview of recent developments in the remediation of building safety defects and outline expected changes on the horizon
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FeatureMaking a plan
A new bill aims to create a distinct Welsh planning regime. Bill Cordingley considers the detail
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FeatureWorking title
What do you do when a restriction in the title register is either incorrect or unnecessary? Bethany Boothby and Andrew Smedley outline how best to tackle restrictions that are no longer fit for purpose
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FeatureHow to build a thriving culture
Jodie Hill shares her top tips for creating a workplace where people can thrive
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FeatureThe importance of Practice Directions in the Court of Protection
Victoria Newey explains how Practice Directions help private client solicitors navigate the Court of Protection more efficiently, ensuring applications are thorough, timely and in P’s best interests
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FeaturePAS FAQ: Beneficiary with an individual voluntary arrangement
Our Practice Advice Service answers some commonly asked questions by private client practitioners
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FeatureRights of light and the modern cityscape
The High Court’s ruling in Cooper v Ludgate House Ltd and Powell v Ludgate House Ltd [2025] EWHC 1724 (Ch) offers key guidance for rights of lights disputes in urban developments. Matthew Weal, Hugh Le-Gear and Shanna Davison discuss the court’s approach, and the implications for developers and practitioners
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FeatureFraud matters
Pearl Moses outlines what the new requirement to prevent fraud means for solicitors and compliance professionals
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FeatureQ&As – qualifying through work experience
Authors of the updated Risk and Compliance Questions and Answers, Rebecca Atkinson and Tracey Calvert, answer a common question relating to becoming a solicitor through the qualifying work experience route
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FeatureAdvising the affluent
Barry Griffin helps to navigate the many complexities of advising high-net-worth clients