More Features and Opinion – Page 7
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FeatureShort notice
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a range of restrictions on the eviction of tenants which have been subject to change at short notice. David Smith looks at the current situation
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FeatureThe next frontier
A new model for serviced offices differs sharply from the traditional lease and landlord and tenant relationship. Sophie Henwood and Hugo Brown explain the evolution of work space
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FeatureBuilding blocks
Matthew Hearsum reviews the law relating to party walls and how the Party Wall etc Act 1996 applies to conveyancing transactions
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FeatureEscape to the country
In the second of a two-part series, Julie and Fred Butler provide a beginner’s guide for conveyancers to some of the key tax issues relating to agricultural property
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FeatureAdvance information
With the recent flurry of property sales, Peter Rodd considers what prospective buyers should know before making an offer?
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FeatureHybrid client care
Nikki Shorto, licensed conveyancer at MJP Law, makes a case for hybrid client care by using law tech innovations to deliver a personalised service for clients.
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FeatureDigital identities: is your firm ready?
As technology continues to change the way we work, Senior Marketing Manager at InfoTrack, Bronwyn Townsend, reviews how digital ID verification can be adopted in conveyancing.
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FeatureWilling and able?
Vicki Pearce outlines how to assess if your client has mental capacity and explains the different authorities which can be put in place for a client who lacks capacity
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FeatureCommon ground
Georgia Jones looks at some of the ways ground-sharing agreements can be used by sports clubs as a licence to share occupancy
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FeatureCorner the marketing
Once the conveyancing industry emerges from the current high numbers of instructions and stamp duty deadlines, Susan Fairbrass looks at how you can keep the momentum up with effective marketing
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FeatureFreeport opportunities
Following the budget day announcement of the first eight freeport locations and the subsequent publication of the draft legislation, Kate Garcia outlines the opportunities within freeport tax sites and the likely implications for property practitioners
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FeatureThink tank
Do you have a client who’s looking to buy a property with a septic tank? Anna Newport looks at the regulations covering septic tanks, what enquiries you need to make of the seller, and how to advise your client
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FeatureQuality control
Eleanor O’Reilly-Joe provides an update on revisions to the Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) and the re-introduction of onsite assessments as firms return to the office
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FeatureLine of country
In the first of a two-part series, Julie Butler and Fred Butler provide a beginner’s guide for conveyancers to some key issues relating to agricultural property
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FeaturePutting yourself first
The pandemic has highlighted the importance of good mental health and resilience both in and out of the office. Elizabeth Rimmer provides some tips on prioritising your wellbeing
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FeatureCommon comeback?
Lisa Bevan considers the revival of commonhold as a viable alternative to the leasehold
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FeatureRub of the green
Richard Eaton considers TW Logistics v Essex County Council and another and the impact on the registration of village greens
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FeatureCovid complaints
After more than a year since the pandemic began, Steve Pearson considers some of the issues arising in complaints-handling as we emerge from the third lockdown
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FeatureHigh hopes
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has devastated many UK industries – not least sections of the commercial property market. Lucy Trevelyan explores COVID-19’s lasting legacy for the sector and examines how it can evolve to survive
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OpinionSupporting structure
As we emerge from lockdown, Property Section chair Warren Gordon looks at how the Section and the Law Society will continue to support members