All Property articles – Page 2
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Feature
Protecting premises from terrorist attacks
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 had royal assent in April 2025. Warren Gordon, Rosalind Morgan and Lukas Rootman look at how it will affect those responsible for relevant premises and events
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Feature
It’s not easy being green
Meena Kamath of The Chancery Lane Project outlines how you can drive climate-conscious property transactions
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News
Stay informed and ahead at the Law Society conveyancing convention
Joanne Parsons outlines what will be covered at the upcoming online conveyancing convention on 17 June 2025, and what you can expect to learn
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Feature
AI and the drive to digitise
In light of the government’s plans to digitise the conveyancing process, Mark Hailwood of Law Society partner Dye & Durham, outlines how artificial intelligence can assist in speeding up delays
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FAQ
PAS FAQs: Undertakings
Our Practice Advice Service considers your obligations around undertakings in a property transaction
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Videos
Member talk: practical advice series
Hear up-to-date and practical guidance on key topics and new regulations in property law.
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Videos
Member Talk: High Street Rental Auctions
Understand the government’s proposals for mandatory high street rental auctions in England.
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Opinion
A year of evolution
Clare Harman Clark, the Property Section chair, looks forward and backward through real estate law
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Feature
Leasehold update
The goalposts keep moving on leasehold reform. Katie Cohen provides an update on when we can expect some changes
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Celebrating a centenary
It’s 100 years since the Law of Property Act 1925 was enacted. Thomas Anderson outlines the ongoing relevance of the act for property practitioners
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Feature
Energy building
Warren Gordon considers the consultation on changes to the performance of buildings regime
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Feature
Put to use
Jack Lightburn outlines what use clauses in commercial leases are, and their importance to both landlords and tenants
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Feature
Level of risk
David Kempster outlines how to use data modelling to mitigate risks in property transactions
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Feature
Security of tenure
Jennie Graham looks at possible changes to the regime that governs security of tenure for business tenants in England and Wales
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Feature
Down the high street
Warren Gordon outlines the government’s proposals for mandatory high street rental auctions in England
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Feature
Taking charge
The large number of disputes going through the courts in the last few years has led to an evolution in the law on service charges. Ben Willis and Lucy Redman highlight key changes and look ahead to likely further developments
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Feature
Farming matters
The introduction of taxes on agricultural land has been much in the news recently. Julie Butler outlines the changes and considers tax planning in light of the new proposals
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Feature
Managing rights
Phil Parkinson and Talia O’Grady examine some of the issues arising in right-to-manage claims
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Feature
Registration gap
Mike Harlow shares valuable insights on how HM Land Registry is improving its speed of service and responding to challenges currently facing the property industry
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Feature
Drafting green leases
Michael Poulsom considers what constitutes a ‘green lease’ and outlines some of the complexities in drafting them