All Property articles – Page 10
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FeatureServe and protect
Following the recent cyber attacks at CTS, Lindsay Hill, CEO of Law Society partner Mitigo asks how to protect your firm’s data when using a managed service provider
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FeatureBetter times ahead?
Are there better times ahead for professional indemnity insurance? Chris Marston, chief executive of LawNet, explains why he thinks this is likely
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FeatureFreeports – what’s next?
Following the publication of the government’s Freeports delivery roadmap late last year, Kate Garcia and Jonah Cohen provide an update on what progress has been made and what to expect next
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FeatureNotice of improvement
Robin Stewart outlines the processes and procedures in advising landlords and purchasers about improvement notices
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FeatureAll change for leasehold?
As the Leasehold and Freehold Bill 2023–24 wends its way through parliament, Lucy Trevelyan examines what the reforms will mean for the leasehold property market
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VideosMember Talk: Break clauses in commercial leases
Understand the key legal points on break clauses in commercial leases.
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FAQLibrary FAQ: building and fire safety
The Law Society Library gives details of commentary and precedents relating to building regulations and fire safety
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NewsNew guide on the Building Safety Act published
The Law Society’s Conveyancing and Land Law Committee have produced a guide for members on the Building Safety Act 2022
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OpinionPet projects
Clare Harman Clark, the Property Section chair, wonders when we’ll all get to live in a ‘doghouse’
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FeatureWhat a RAACet
Gregor Woods, Antoni Hajdon and Aimie Farmer consider the use of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in construction and the impact it will have on the property sector
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FeatureTesting the climate
Claire Rainsford shares her perspective on opportunities for the legal and real estate sectors to translate strategy into action to tackle the climate crisis
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FeatureSafe as houses
The legislative and regulatory detail introduced to support the Building Safety Act is ever evolving. Phil Parkinson and Aisling McWilliams provide a summary of the key changes
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FeatureBuy better?
There will be some key changes to the conveyancing process in 2024. Peter Rodd outlines what to expect
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FeatureProliferation risk
What is proliferation financing, and how is it affecting property practitioners? David Pett explains
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FeaturePrivate eye
Disputes over easements are occurring more often. Zoe Upson outlines the risks when advising clients about private rights of way
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FeatureFeeling restricted
Andrew Francis considers two recent cases involving restrictive covenants, and what they reveal about the potential pitfalls of misinterpreting short judgments
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FeatureWhat next for MEES?
A recent government announcement about postponing proposed climate change targets means changes are afoot for domestic energy standards requirements. Victoria Duxbury and Katie Goodfellow provide an update
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FeatureGetting to the source
Rebecca Atkinson considers source of funds and wealth and outlines how much digging you need to do to meet your compliance obligations