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    Event

    Staying 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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    News

    Commonhold and leasehold reform: what the draft Bill means for the market

    2026-02-16T14:43:00Z

    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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    Feature

    Mazur: 5 key takeaways for social housing providers

    2026-02-09T15:06:00Z

    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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    FAQ

    Trust Registration Service (TRS) - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    2026-02-05T16:25:00Z

    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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    Videos

    The 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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    Feature

    Stamp duty and storage units

    2026-01-07T14:26:00Z

    Sean Randall examines the most controversial stamp duty land tax decision released in 2025

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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