More Features and Opinion
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FeatureBeast of burden
Is the regulatory burden for solicitors increasing or does it just seem that way? Duncan Finlyson considers recent developments
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FeaturePoints of view
Philip Askew and Tessa Bonser consider, from both a private client practitioner and property practitioner perspective, whether it’s necessary to obtain a grant of probate on a first death if there is a will trust on the title of a property
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FeatureUsing AI in client due diligence
How artificial intelligence can assist property practitioners in vetting clients
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FeaturePipped at the post
Priscilla Sinder looks at how strong post-completion processes can help property practitioners meet their obligations and avoid costly mistakes
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FeatureWhy identity checks won’t make you AML compliant
Richard Simms, from our partner AMLCC, outlines how property practioners must do more than identity checks to protect themselves from money laundering risks
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FeatureRise and fall
Interest rates have finally risen, and, with them, the potential for law firms to profit. But what are the risks you need to be aware of?
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FeatureUp to code
A new edition of the Consumer Code for Home Builders has been published. Nick Dell outlines the key changes
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FeatureA matter of trust
Following the recent government consultation on transparency of land ownership involving trusts, private client lawyers share their views on the implications of the changes for advising clients
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FeatureUnder scrutiny
Tracey Calvert is director of Oakhalls Consultancy and the author of the forthcoming book, In-house Lawyers’ Risk and Compliance Q&A, published by the Law Society
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FeatureProliferation risk
What is proliferation financing, and how is it affecting property practitioners? David Pett explains
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FeatureFeeling flushed?
Jennifer Woodruff considers the regulations around septic tanks that property practitioners should be aware of when advising clients
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FeatureLandlord certificates
Paul Tonkin and Katie Dunn outline what you need to know about preparing landlord certificates, including the rigmarole and the risks involved
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FeatureIn good company?
Kayleigh Brown provides an update on the requirements under the Economic Crime Act to register overseas entities, and how it relates to registration of trusts
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FeatureSafety first
The Building Safety Act is evolving as it is brought into force. Mark Roach and Harriet Hawkins explore the latest developments
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FeatureWeight of responsibility
New guidance has been introduced on fire safety and new responsibilities for the responsible person. Hannah Eales and Christina Orthodoxou outline what you need to know
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FeatureOn the regulatory radar
With yet more recent developments relating to the regulation of money laundering in the legal sector, Julie Norris and Charlotte Judd consider the implications for legal practitioners and law firms
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FeatureCQS goes online
The Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) has seen several significant changes, most notably a new online application process. Eleanor O’Reilly-Joe outlines the key changes
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FeatureUnderground banking
Laurence Howland does a deep dive into Chinese underground banking, outlining how it works and how the risk impact on law firms in the UK can be mitigated
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FeatureRussia house
Michael Duncan considers the effect that Russian sanctions are having on the UK property industry and outlines some of the practical issues for property practitioners
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FeatureQuality Street
Rob Bridgman sets out what the newly established New Homes Quality Code and the New Homes Ombudsman Service means for the property industry