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Upcoming events and webinars

Webinar: Commercial property law update 2019 (1 November)

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Webinar: Property fraud and how to avoid it (15 October)

Webinar: Understanding SuDS (OnDemand)

Webinar: Commercial property law update 2019 (1 November)
Webinar: Property fraud and how to avoid it (15 October)
Webinar: Understanding SuDS (OnDemand)

Commentary

Virtual reality – rating valuations based on imaginary tenants

2019-08-15T08:35:00+01:00By Kate Andrews

The estimated value of an unoccupied property can be based on the general demand for similar properties in the area.

The revised Code for Completion by Post – what's changed?
2019-07-04T15:07:00+01:00By Carl Brewin
Line of duty: do landlords have a duty to inspect for property defects?
2019-05-21T13:07:00+01:00By Jennifer Meech
Brexit: a continuing cause of frustration?
2019-03-20T16:02:00+00:00By Kate Andrews

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Exclusive preview from our magazine

Connecting the dots

2019-09-10T00:00:00+01:00By Grania Langdon-Down

Grania Langdon-Down looks at the current state of proptech – where and how it’s being used, how law firms can use it, and what it might mean for the future of property practice

Catch 21

2019-06-11T00:04:00+01:00By David Smith, Sarah Cummins

Sarah Cummins and David Smith review the current law on section 21 notices and consider the future of the section 21 procedure, following the government’s recent proposal to abolish no-fault evictions

New world
2019-03-12T11:07:00+00:00By Michael Garson
Setting off
2018-12-05T10:21:00+00:00By Rachel Brushfield
Life after leave
2018-09-10T15:34:00+01:00By Paresh Raja

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