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Upcoming events and webinars

Webinar: AML update (28 April 2021)

National property law conference 2021 (5–7 October)

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Webinar: Construction update (29 March 2021)

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Webinar: Planning use classes (OnDemand)

Webinar: Stamp duty land tax on residential property transactions update 2020 (OnDemand)

Webinar: AML update (28 April 2021)
National property law conference 2021 (5–7 October)
Webinar: Construction update (29 March 2021)
Webinar: Planning use classes (OnDemand)
Webinar: Stamp duty land tax on residential property transactions update 2020 (OnDemand)

Commentary

Commercial service charges – when are they reasonable?

2021-03-17T13:59:00+00:00By Kate Andrews

Kate Andrews looks at the case of Criterion Buildings Ltd v Mckinsey and Company Inc. United Kingdom and another [2021] EWHC 216 (Ch) concerning the apportionment of service charges by the landlord in relation to the Criterion Building at Piccadilly Circus.

Service after death: solving a dilemma for property notices
2021-01-07T09:20:00+00:00By Edward Francis
A new lease of life: residential leasehold and commonhold reform
2020-11-17T12:31:00+00:00By Professor Nick Hopkins, Oliver Hutchings, Penny Tridimas
Managing client expectations around the stamp duty holiday deadline
2020-11-16T11:31:00+00:00By Peter Rodd, Sarah Dwight

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Exclusive preview from our magazine

Help yourself

2021-03-09T12:00:00+00:00By Kathryn Taylor

The new Help to Buy scheme went live in December, and buyers under the previous scheme have until 31 May 2021 to legally complete their purchase. Kathryn Taylor outlines how the schemes differ, and the actions solicitors need to take

Racial diversity

2020-12-08T00:00:00+00:00By Francine Blanc

Francine Blanc looks at the problem of racism and a lack of diversity in the legal sector, including property law, and offers some ideas for what firms can do to improve racial diversity

Ups and downs
2020-09-02T00:00:00+01:00By Sarah Dwight
Building blocks
2020-06-09T00:00:00+01:00By Anna Russell-Knee
On the right foot
2020-03-10T00:00:00+00:00By Gavin Le Chat

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Practice Management Collection

We've gathered our top articles from Property in Practice on management in property practice. With articles on everything from recruitment and retention, to managing stakeholder expectations, our collection will help you ensure your firm or practice area runs efficiently and effectively for your people and clients

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