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    Opinion

    On a precipice?

    2025-06-24T10:23:00Z

    Clare Harman Clark looks at some of the changes that are in the pipeline for property practitioners

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    Feature

    Safe spaces

    2025-06-24T08:29:00Z

    The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 marks a major shift in how landlords, occupiers and developers must assess and respond to terror threats. Patrick Duffy outlines the detail

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    Feature

    Reform of rent

    2025-06-24T08:26:00Z

    It is expected that the Renters’ Rights Bill will receive royal assent this summer. Alex Jeffery outlines what to expect and how the new legislation will affect your clients

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    Feature

    Going digital

    2025-06-24T08:23:00Z

    As the government announces plans to further digitise the conveyancing process to make it quicker, cheaper and more reliable, Lucy Trevelyan talks to property professionals about what the new system might look like and its potential impact for them and their clients

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    Feature

    Grand designs

    2025-06-24T08:22:00Z

    Ben Garbett looks at the scope of the ambitious new Planning and Infrastructure Bill and explores what changes are likely to materialise

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    Feature

    Adverse possession

    2025-06-24T08:17:00Z

    Danielle Spalding and Abbie Wilson discuss how recent case law is shaping the future of adverse possession as a legal remedy

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    Feature

    Toxic town

    2025-06-24T08:16:00Z

    With an ambitious new house-building plan on the agenda, Georgia Jones reviews the challenges of constructing homes on potentially contaminated land on brownfield sites

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    Feature

    Commonhold – what next?

    2025-06-24T08:13:00Z

    The commonhold white paper proposes an overhaul of residential property ownership in England and Wales, banning the creation of new leasehold interests. Matthew Weal and Shanna Davison outline what this might look like

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    Feature

    Buyer beware

    2025-06-24T08:10:00Z

    The recent much-publicised ‘moth case’ raises issues of disclosure during the conveyancing process. Michael Duncan looks at the facts

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    Feature

    Safe and sound?

    2025-06-24T08:05:00Z

    The Building Safety Act 2022 has now been in force for three years. Phil Parkinson and Ola Olsen consider recent case law developments and their practical impact on building safety

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    Feature

    Accomodating students

    2025-06-24T07:55:00Z

    Although the Renters’ Rights Bill is far-reaching, it’s unclear what the impact of the changes will be on student accommodation. The team at Osborne Clarke look at the detail

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    Feature

    Building liability orders

    2025-06-24T07:32:00Z

    Building liability orders are set to become more common. The team at Hill Dickinson explore what they are, and their impact on practitioners from practice areas beyond property

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    Feature

    On brand

    2025-06-23T14:52:00Z

    Branded residential developments are set to become increasingly popular. Nadia Milligan summarises what they are and provides some tips on how to advise your clients

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    Videos

    Property Conveyancing Convention 2025 - Session 3: New build conveyancing

    Understand how a new build property involves different conveyancing requirements than an existing home.

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    Videos

    Property Conveyancing Convention 2025 - Session 2: Land registry update

    A fireside chat, where the Land Registry shares key updates, and what their SLA’s are in terms of expedition and delays, as well as their plans for digitalisation.

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    Videos

    Property Conveyancing Convention 2025 - Session 1: Key Law Society Property Updates

    Quick-fire updates on the work the Law Society has been doing to support improvements to the home-buying experience.

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    Event

    Law Society Property Conference 2025 (Wednesday 15 October 2025, London)

    Book Now Learn, connect and stay informed at our biggest property event of the year SUPER Early Bird Rates are available from £126 + VAT until 19 June 2025 for Property Section members  

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    Feature

    Renters’ rights – 10 things you need to know

    The Renters’ Rights Bill will result in some wide-ranging changes to the residential renting regime in England and Wales. David Smith answers some frequently asked questions about what practitioners can expect

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    Event

    Law Society Private Client Conference 2026 (Tuesday 19th May 2026, Hybrid)

    Book Now After a sell out conference in 2025, we are excited to announce that registration for our 2026 conference is now open! We are also pleased to share that 2026 conference will be hybrid. making it more accessible and much easier for members to join in.

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    Feature

    Protecting premises from terrorist attacks

    2025-05-15T14:48:00Z

    The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 had royal assent in April 2025. Warren Gordon, Rosalind Morgan and Lukas Rootman look at how it will affect those responsible for relevant premises and events