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EventStaying compliant: Regulatory updates for property solicitors (Weds 29 April 2026, Online)
Book your place now Free for Property & Risk and Compliance Section Members.
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NewsCommonhold and leasehold reform: what the draft Bill means for the market
Kylie Cooper from SE-Solicitors looks at the key proposals in the draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill, the expected impact and next steps for stakeholders
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FeatureMazur: 5 key takeaways for social housing providers
Josephine Morton explores the implications of Mazur for social housing providers, its unanswered questions and what to watch out for as the appeal progresses
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FAQTrust Registration Service (TRS) - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
These Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) provide an overview of the Trust Registration Service (TRS) and explain different scenarios when registration is required, and how to meet ongoing obligations
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VideosThe Trust Registration Service update: What you need to know in practice
The Trust Registration Service (TRS) regulatory framework is complex and evolving, with frequent updates that you need to be aware of. Join us to explore events that trigger registration of trust structures with the TRS, how to manage a TRS record, and learn about the upcoming changes to TRS requirements ...
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FeatureStamp duty and storage units
Sean Randall examines the most controversial stamp duty land tax decision released in 2025
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OpinionAdopting AI
Clare Harman Clark, the Property Section chair, considers the role for artificial intelligence in legal practice
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FeatureRedrawing the boundaries
Michael Duncan looks at three recent adverse possession cases that have provided clarity on some of the nuances in this area of law
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FeatureFinding the source
Rebecca Atkinson considers source of funds and wealth, and outlines the level of due diligence needed to meet your compliance obligations
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FeatureForfeiture forever?
Following the latest missed opportunity to reform the law of forfeiture, Peter Petts and Jamal Demachkie advise on ways to navigate this difficult area of law
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FeatureOn thin ice
Failing to properly return client monies is in breach of the Accounts Rules and can lead to regulatory action. Andrew Blatt explains the issues involved in residual balances – and what firms can do to clear them
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FeatureLeasehold landmark?
Katie Cohen looks at the recent High Court decision regarding a challenge to freeholder rights in the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024
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FeatureProperty law programme
Following the launch of the Law Commission’s Fourteenth Programme of Law Reform, Shanna Davison and Graeme Robertson outline what’s in store for the property sector
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FeatureA matter of record
It seems as though the regulators are handing out fines to firms on an almost daily basis. Paul Bennett considers the specific challenges this poses for larger firms
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FeatureOut of time
Paul Tonkin and Lucy Redman assess a recent case on cladding issues which indicates that the Building Safety Act 2022 can apply further back than was previously thought
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FeatureWhat’s the plan?
Robert Garden and David Hardy outline how to prepare for the forthcoming Planning and Infrastructure Act, expected to receive royal assent shortly
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FeatureRent review
The long-awaited Renters’ Rights Act received royal assent in October. Jacob Poole provides a summary of the new legislation
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FeatureTransaction time
The government has unveiled major reform proposals for the home buying and selling process in England and Wales that will reshape daily operations for property professionals. Lucy Trevelyan reports
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FAQLibrary FAQ: Renters’ rights
The Law Society library considers which sections of the Renters’ Rights Act are in force, following its royal assent