All Property articles
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FAQPAS FAQ: who’s the seller?
The Practice Advice Service answers a query about a property transaction where the seller on the contract is different to the one in the transfer deed.
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News
Law Commission publishes options for reforming valuation in leasehold enfranchisement
On 9 January, the Law Commission published a report setting out options to reduce leasehold enfranchisment costs
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Event
Section 106s and planning conditions (4 March 2020)
This webinar will help you to understand certain planning matters that commonly arise in property transactions.
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Event
Webinar: Dubious investment schemes (14 January 2020)
This webinar looks at the steps you should take and policies you should implement to avoid involvement in dubious investment schemes.
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News
SRA abandons plans to slash minimum PII cover
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has abandoned its plans to scrap its ‘one-one-size-fits-all’ minimum level of professional indemnity insurance cover.
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Event
Webinar: Construction law update 2020 (4 February 2020)
This webinar will provide a brief recap on the impact of construction law on commercial property.
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Feature
At your service?
The take-up for serviced offices and co-working spaces increased by 150% in 2017, and more growth is predicted. David Manda looks at the hidden legal complexities of these arrangements, and how to advise both owners and occupiers
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Feature
On the same side
In the first of a two-part series on complaints, Rebecca Atkinson looks at some of the reasons why clients complain, and how to avoid complaints by focusing on providing ‘good’ service in key areas
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Feature
Into the mix
Peta Dollar provides an introduction for commercial specialists to acting on the sale or purchase of a property in a mixed-use development
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Feature
Fault lines
Jamie Saunders looks at residential housing law in Wales and how it is diverging from England, particularly in two key areas – assured shorthold tenancies and no-fault evictions
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Lend an ear
Peter Rodd reports on the results of a survey about the challenges conveyancers face when working with mortgage lenders
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Down to earth
Caroline May and Courtney Hassall provide a guide to common environmental issues which can affect property transactions, and offer tips for property lawyers to mitigate the risks
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Opinion
The dotted lines
Section chair Warren Gordon considers the implications of new developments around e-signatures
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News
Changing times
Property Section committee member Clare Harman-Clark rounds up the sessions at the National Property Law Conference, held at the Law Society on 10 October
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Feature
Give us a break
Stephen Pritchett and Lesley Anderson QC look at some of the case law around break clauses in renewal leases, and provide a personal view on a recent county court judgment and the challenges it presents for landlords wishing to develop their properties
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Feature
The Friday blues
Sarah Dwight looks at the phenomenon of Friday afternoon fraud and what you can do to help reduce the risk of your firm or your client becoming a victim
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Analysis
Licence to drain: Supreme Court grants relief from forfeiture to licensee
Relief from forfeiture may be granted to those with a possessory and/or a proprietary interest in the land, the Supreme Court has ruled.
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FAQ
Library FAQ: Lease and management of flats and maisonettes
Where to find precedent sources for the lease and management of flats and maisonettes, from the Law Society Library.
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News
Supreme Court backs freeholder in leasehold covenant dispute
Supreme Court justices have ruled by a three to two majority that a freeholder was entitled to withhold consent for a leaseholder to apply for planning permission that might reduce the value of a West End property.
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News
Land Registry publishes updated guidance on digital mortgages
Land Registry has updated its guidance pages on digital mortgages. There are three guides - for homeowners, mortgage lenders and conveyancers
