All Property articles

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    Opinion

    Adopting AI

    2025-12-19T00:00:00Z

    Clare Harman Clark, the Property Section chair, considers the role for artificial intelligence in legal practice

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    Feature

    Redrawing the boundaries

    2025-12-19T00:00:00Z

    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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    Feature

    Finding the source

    2025-12-19T00:00:00Z

    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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    Feature

    Forfeiture forever?

    2025-12-19T00:00:00Z

    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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    Feature

    On thin ice

    2025-12-19T00:00:00Z

    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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    Feature

    Leasehold landmark?

    2025-12-19T00:00:00Z

    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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    Feature

    Property law programme

    2025-12-19T00:00:00Z

    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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    Feature

    A matter of record

    2025-12-19T00:00:00Z

    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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    Feature

    Out of time

    2025-12-19T00:00:00Z

    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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    Feature

    What’s the plan?

    2025-12-19T00:00:00Z

    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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    Feature

    Rent review

    2025-12-19T00:00:00Z

    The long-awaited Renters’ Rights Act received royal assent in October. Jacob Poole provides a summary of the new legislation

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    Feature

    Transaction time

    2025-12-19T00:00:00Z

    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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    FAQ

    Library FAQ: Renters’ rights

    2025-12-15T13:34:00Z

    The Law Society library considers which sections of the Renters’ Rights Act are in force, following its royal assent

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    Videos

    Member Talk: Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) Update

    2025-12-15T12:15:00Z

    In this Member Talk our experts reflect on the relatively unexpected calm after the budget, and the new obligations for conveyancers to register with HMRC as tax advisors. Speakers: Clare Harman Clark, Senior Counsel, Taylor Wessing Sean Randall, Stamp Duty Advisor, Sean ...

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    Feature

    Renters’ Rights Act 2025: what’s changing and when?

    2025-11-26T12:40:00Z

    The Renters’ Rights Act marks the biggest shake-up of the private rented sector in decades. Nick Martyn discusses what the changes will mean for renters and landlords, and looks at the recently announced implementation dates

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    FAQ

    Library FAQ: lease extensions

    2025-11-11T13:11:00Z

    The Law Society library considers recent changes to what happens when a qualifying tenant dies after having served a section 42 notice in a statutory lease extension

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    Event

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

    2025-10-15T12:58:00Z

    Learn, connect and stay informed at our biggest property event of the year

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    Feature

    What should future conveyancing look like?

    2025-10-13T16:08:00Z

    Peter Rodd comments on the detail in the recent government announcement to reform the home buying and selling process in England and Wales

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    Feature

    Navigating climate risk in property transactions

    2025-10-06T10:27:00Z Partner content

    Tim Champney looks at the impact of climate change in property transactions, and how new tools and products can help firms