All Property articles – Page 2
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OpinionLowering the bar
With buyers routinely demanding 11th-hour price cuts and sellers forced to accept them, could the government’s plans to speed up conveyancing offer the first credible pathway to reform?
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FeatureShort leases, long chains
Short leases continue to derail property transactions, despite ongoing reform efforts. Roshan Sivapalan considers why they still matter, how they affect transactions and how conveyancers can identify and manage risk to protect both clients and transactions
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FeatureClimate concerns
Climate change is becoming a key area of risk for conveyancers. Sarah Sargent outlines how solicitors can address climate-related risks proportionately and meet their duties to clients without adding unnecessary complexity
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FeatureCompulsory reading
New legislation signals the start of the reform of the compulsory purchase process. Liz Paraskeva looks at what’s changing and what to expect later this year
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FeatureEthical matters
With regulatory penalties becoming more frequent, Nigel West considers two high-profile disciplinary cases involving property practitioners
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FeaturePreparing for exemption
Major reforms under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 take effect on 1 May 2026, moving qualifying purpose-built student accommodation outside the assured tenancy regime. Sarah Cummins outlines what the exemption means for current and future student contracts, and the practical steps providers should take to prepare
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OpinionRise of gazundering
Clare Harman Clark, the Property Section chair, wonders if sometimes we’re all running to stand still
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FeatureModern life
Sarah Dwight looks at what’s involved in selling a house through the modern method of auction, potential pitfalls and risks, and what conveyancers need to look out for
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FeatureMoney for nothing
Property fraud is rising fast, with increasingly sophisticated scams putting buyers, sellers and conveyancers at risk. Claire Revell outlines the key warning signs and the practical steps firms can take to protect clients and safeguard their own exposure
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FeatureNavigating the shift
The UK’s compulsory purchase order landscape has undergone its most significant structural shift in decades. Lucy Trevelyan reports on the implications for property professionals
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FeatureWhat a relief
Julie Butler explores how farms will be affected by the increased inheritance tax relief threshold, new spouse transfer rules and the ongoing risks around valuation, occupation and trading status, and how practitioners can maximise these opportunities for their clients
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FeatureWho’s who?
Robert Wood considers what a recent case of attempted identity fraud can teach us about adapting our processes to beat the scammers
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VideosWebinar: Optimising Day to Day Practice with the Land Registry
With insights from both the practitioner point of view and from HMLR, the session aims to help practitioners work more efficiently, reduce risk, and deliver a smoother experience for clients.
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FeatureWhen conveyancing and the Court of Protection collide
Philip Cartin and Holly Miéville-Hawkins look at the issues involved when providing conveyancing for individuals lacking capacity, and offer advice on how to best support clients and avoid pitfalls
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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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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