More Features and Opinion
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FeatureWhat should future conveyancing look like?
Peter Rodd comments on the detail in the recent government announcement to reform the home buying and selling process in England and Wales
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FeatureNavigating climate risk in property transactions
Tim Champney looks at the impact of climate change in property transactions, and how new tools and products can help firms
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FeatureAdverse possession – a practitioner’s view
Sarah Cookson from Switalskis Solicitors outlines how to make an application for adverse possession with registered and unregistered land, and highlights key issues solicitors need to consider
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Sponsored bySix signs of money laundering – and how to spot them
Richard Simms from AMLCC sets out how to identify money laundering in property transactions
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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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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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FeatureMaking a plan
A new bill aims to create a distinct Welsh planning regime. Bill Cordingley considers the detail
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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FeatureEight AML questions the SRA may ask
Richard Simms from AMLCC sets out the eight questions you should ask to establish if your firm is anti-money-laundering compliant before you get a visit from the Solicitors Regulation Authority
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Feature7 key considerations when advising on climate risk in property transactions
Warren Gordon outlines how the Law Society’s checklist for property practitioners can raise awareness of any relevant climate risks to clients