All Property articles – Page 3
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FeatureSecurity 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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FeatureDown the high street
Warren Gordon outlines the government’s proposals for mandatory high street rental auctions in England
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FeatureTaking 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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FeatureFarming 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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FeatureManaging rights
Phil Parkinson and Talia O’Grady examine some of the issues arising in right-to-manage claims
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FeatureRegistration 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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FeatureDrafting green leases
Michael Poulsom considers what constitutes a ‘green lease’ and outlines some of the complexities in drafting them
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FeatureCompulsory purchase powers – key changes
Shruti Trivedi outlines the proposed changes to the rules around compulsory purchase
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VideosChecklists for Sale by Executor, Deputy and Attorney
The following checklists may help to guide your thinking and process in probate sales where you are required to act for executors, deputies and attorneys: 1. Sales by Executors 2. Sales by Attorneys 3. Sales by Deputies
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EventLaw of Property Act 1925: Celebrate 100 years and develop your network (Thurs 24th April 2025, London)
This landmark legislation created a framework to guide property lawyers, and some of the provisions of the Act are still in force today, whilst other areas of the law has continued to evolve. This event was sponsored and supported by Probate.Auction. Learning objectives SRA Competencies A1 Discover the impact ...
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EventPrivate Client Annual Conference 2025 (20 May 2025, London) - SOLD OUT
This event is now SOLD OUT
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FAQPAS FAQs: Building Safety Act 2022
Our Practice Advice Service outlines if you can refuse instructions where you consider a matter to be too complex
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FAQPAS FAQs: Sharing information with third parties
Our Practice Advice Service outlines your obligations to respond to estate agents in property transactions
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Opinion’Tis the season
Clare Harman Clark, the Property Section chair, wonders what Santa is likely to bring for property practitioners in 2025
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FeatureHigh energy
Part of the new government’s rental reforms include a commitment to increase energy efficiency in private rental accommodation. Richard Pulford outlines the proposals
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FeatureBeast of burden
Is the regulatory burden for solicitors increasing or does it just seem that way? Duncan Finlyson considers recent developments
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FeaturePlan of action
Changes to planning law are on the agenda. Robert Garden, David Hardy and Roisin Laycock consider the legal and policy proposals and their impact on the planning regime
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FeatureRental interest
The Renters’ Rights Bill introduces the biggest changes in landlord and tenant law since the 1980s. Anna Bennett considers the proposals
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FeatureAfter Grenfell
Phase 2 of the Grenfell inquiry report was published in September. Ian Quayle considers its implications for property practitioners