All Property articles
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EventWebinar: AML update (28 April 2021)
This webinar will give practical advice to prevent you and your firm falling victim to a money laundering scam.
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News
Pilot plan to make property information available up front
The Law Society is set to pilot plans to make key information for home buyers and sellers available at a much earlier stage in the conveyancing process.
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Event
National property law conference 2021 (5–7 October)
Our 2021 national property law conference will be held virtually from Tuesday 5 October to Thursday 7 October.
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News
Reminder: 2% surcharge on stamp duty for non-resident buyers
From 1 April 2021, a stamp duty land tax (SDLT) surcharge comes into force for non-UK resident buyers. Philip Askew, member of our Property Section committee, reminds solicitors to stay alert
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FAQ
Library FAQ: extending or surrendering residential leases
The Law Society Library explains where to find precedents for extending or surrendering residential leases.
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Analysis
Commercial service charges – when are they reasonable?
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.
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News
Stamp duty tax full holiday extended to June 2021
On 3 March 2021, the government announced plans to extend the stamp duty land tax (SDLT) holiday, originally due to end on 31 March.
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Feature
Dream machine
Nick Kirby and Tom Grogan provide an overview of developments in commercial proptech, including around machine learning, diligence, and the Internet of Things
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Feature
The rules of civility
Stefano Lucatello provides a back-to-basics guide to some of the differences that apply in civil law jurisdictions, around purchasing property and making wills
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Feature
Leaps and boundaries
There is anecdotal evidence that boundary disputes have been on the rise during the pandemic, as we all spend more time at home. Will Oakes looks at why these disputes are so common and how they can be resolved without court involvement
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Feature
Pushed for money
Peter Rodd looks at three key areas of risk facing conveyancers today: push payment fraud, money laundering and additional enquiries
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Feature
Mine of information
David Manda and Claire Acklam offer legal and practical advice on how mines and minerals rights may impact on or interfere with the development of land
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Remote control
Lorraine Richardson considers some of the risks that remote working presents for conveyancing firms, and what they can do to mitigate them
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Feature
Better together
Chris Pope outlines the next steps in HM Land Registry’s transformation programme, what improvements you should expect to see and how you can get involved
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Feature
Help yourself
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
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Feature
Fire safety update
John Baguley , who oversaw the introduction of the EWS1 form and process, explains how the process works in practice, and what might change next around fire safety and cladding
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Feature
Fault lines
Suzanne O’Hara looks at some of the common errors made in stamp duty land tax, and how these can be addressed
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Feature
Sign of things to come
Richard Oliphant looks at how e-signing platforms like Adobe Sign and DocuSign will underpin HM Land Registry’s plans to digitalise conveyancing and land registration in England and Wales
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Opinion
Hope for the best
As the government announces a roadmap to lift England and Wales out of lockdown, Property Section chair Warren Gordon looks at what the Section and the Law Society will focus on in the year ahead, from electronic signatures to ground rents
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Event
Webinar: Construction update (29 March 2021)
This webinar will give a recap of the impact of construction law on commercial property.
