All Property articles
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FeatureLaw Society Property Conference 2026, Weds 7 Oct 2026, London
The Law Society’s Property Conference 2026 brought together leading voices from across residential and commercial property to discuss the latest policy, legal and practice developments shaping the profession. Through expert-led mainstage panel sessions, you’ll gain practical insights into law reform, case law, digitisation and compliance. You’ll hear from those in ...
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FeatureHomebuying reforms – a chance to get the process right?
Debbie McCathie considers how proposed reforms could make homebuying and selling more efficient, while examining the practical implications for conveyancers
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FeatureActing dishonestly
Two solicitors have been struck off after the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal found they acted dishonestly in separate property-related matters. Nigel West investigates
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OpinionBack to business
Clare Harman Clark, the Property Section chair, considers this edition of Property in Practice in the context of a long, hot summer…
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FeatureRaising the bar
Digitalisation, upfront information and reducing transaction delays are usually the talking points of the government’s homebuying and selling reform programme. Yet the proposed statutory regulation of estate agents and managing agents has the potential to reshape the residential property sector more fundamentally than any technological reform, as Lucy Trevelyan reports
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FeatureA risky business
Conveyancing remains a prime target for money launderers. Colette Best examines the key risk areas attracting scrutiny and outlines the practical steps conveyancers can take to stay compliant
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FeatureCompetence checks
Melissa Hardee provides an update on the SRA’s continuing competence requirements
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FeatureTaking control
Nina Wilson explains how the new contractual controls register will require developers and promoters to disclose certain land agreements
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FeatureThe future of MEES
Victoria Duxbury examines the government’s interim response on the future of non-domestic minimum energy efficiency standards, and looks at how it may affect landlords, investors, developers and their advisers
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FeatureA growing market
As equity release transactions become more common, Luke Baldwin explores the key risks for conveyancers and how to protect both clients and firms
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FeatureLess is more
Sarah Dwight explains why saying no to more work can sometimes be a business-savvy move for sole practitioners
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FeatureRight to manage review
Phil Parkinson and Lauren Walker take a look at the right to manage, including the latest case law and legislation (both new and proposed) and assess the impact and implications for building owners, managers and investors
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FeaturePre-submission support
Neil Thomas explains how HM Land Registry’s Application Management Service helps commercial property lawyers manage complex, multi-title projects more efficiently by addressing potential issues before they lodge their applications
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FeatureRectify and remedy
The government’s proposed Remediation Bill promises tougher enforcement, clearer responsibilities and faster action on unsafe cladding. Eric Johnstone explores the reforms
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FeatureWake up to wellbeing
David Pett argues that the mental health crisis in conveyancing is the result of an unsustainable business model – and that firms must address workload, culture and pricing if they’re to retain and support staff
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VideosMember Talk: Repair Provisions
This bite‑size discussion examines the practical and legal meaning of repair obligations in leases, focusing on the distinctions between tenantable repair, good and substantial repair, and obligations limited by a schedule of condition. The session highlights how tribunals assess disrepair, the limits of a tenant’s obligation, and why modernisation or ...
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VideosMember Talk: Joint Ownership and tenants in common
This bite‑size discussion explores the core legal and practical differences between joint tenancy and tenancy in common, highlighting how each structure affects beneficial ownership, survivorship, tax planning, and long‑term control of property assets.
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VideosMember Talk: Adverse Possession
Aimed at property practitioners, this bite‑size discussion explores the fundamentals of adverse possession, highlighting the key legal tests, procedural steps, and evidential requirements involved in establishing a successful claim — whether the land is registered or unregistered.
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FAQPAS FAQ: cybersecurity
Our Practice Advice Service answers a question around identifying a potential cyber attack
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FeatureOn qualified electronic signatures
Nearly a year after HM Land Registry approved the use of qualified electronic signatures, uptake is still languishing in single figures. Richard Oliphant explains why flawed guidance, not the technology, is to blame and how to fix it