All Property articles – Page 2
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FAQPAS FAQs: Transaction forms
Our Practice Advice Service outlines whether a firm of solicitors can decline to provide transaction forms
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OpinionSafety first
Clare Harman Clark, the Property Section chair, considers the difficulties of getting to grips with the Building Safety Act
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FeatureCTS – lessons learned?
Paul Sams explains why we must learn from the mistakes that caused the recent CTS cyber attack
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FeatureIn retrospect
Andrew Butler, KC considers retrospectivity and transitional provisions regarding the Building Safety Act 2022
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FeatureLevying up
Gavin Le Chat looks at the infrastructure levy and considers its relationship with the community infrastructure levy and planning agreements
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FeatureTurnover rent
Samantha Paxton outlines what to consider when putting turnover rent clauses into operation, including how this mechanism impacts other lease clauses
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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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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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AnalysisAmalgamation or merger of titles?
Adam Hookway of HM Land Registry considers applications for both amalgamation and mergers of title and explains the differences between them.
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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