All Property articles – Page 32
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FeatureWater line
The new Flood Re scheme, covering insurance for properties at risk of flooding, is expected to come into force in July. Jo Morgan looks at recent developments to the scheme, and outlines practice points for practitioners
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FeatureLeading light
Throughout its 50 years, the Law Commission has recommended reform in a number of aspects of the law relating to property. Julia Jarzabkowski and Kieran Wilson provide an overview of its most recent projects
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FeatureEnquire within
The Commercial Property Standard Enquiries, first introduced in 2002, helped reduce delays and expense in commercial transactions. But, asks Warren Gordon, are they still fit for purpose in today’s market?
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FeatureSupply and demand
New consumer rights legislation, likely to come into force within the year, will have implications for all suppliers to consumers – including solicitors. David Pett outlines the new regime, and the actions conveyancers need to take
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News
Implementation of the mortgage credit directive: Law Society response
The Law Society has responded to the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) proposals for the implementation of the European Mortgage Credit Directive (MCD).
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FeatureModel behaviour
The new Model Commercial Lease is designed to simplify and speed up investment-grade commercial lease negotiations, for both landlords and tenants. Dion Panambalana explains what the lease contains and excludes, and how it will work in practice
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FeatureAfter the fall
The recent bolt failure at the Cheesegrater building in London raises the issue of liability for building defects. Richard Stapylton-Smith and Paul Taylor examine the key considerations, and how owners and landlords can keep buildings commercially attractive for tenants
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FeatureNo good advice
The risks attached to giving independent legal advice are well known throughout the profession. But, as Stephen Boyle warns, in attempting to limit their exposure to giving advice, firms are not actually managing the risks at all, but leaving themselves open to litigation
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UpdateTax changes for land transactions in Wales: have your say
Stamp duty land tax (SDLT) is changing in Wales. From April 2018, the tax regime and rates for land transactions, including residential and commercial sales and leases, will be run from Wales.
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AnalysisWhat you see is what you get
Hardy v Griffiths is a salutary reminder to carry out a survey before, and arrange an inspection of, the property as close to exchange of contracts as possible
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NewsLand Registry updates guidance on first registration and general vesting declaration
Land Registry has updated its guidance for conveyancers that outlines the steps to take when registering estates in land for the first time. The new edition of practice guide 1 replaces the June 2014 edition.
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NewsCourt of appeal rules trespasser can acquire title by adverse possession
The Court of Appeal has upheld ([2015] EWCA Civ 17) a first instance decision which allowed a squatter to obtain title to land by adverse possession, despite it being a criminal offence to do so.
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AnalysisSpotlight: Charalambous v Ng
In yet another twist in the tale of tenancy deposits, the Court of Appeal has been presented with another scenario not clearly addressed by the relevant legislation or existing case law
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News
MPs call for Law Commission review into manorial rights
The Commons Justice Committee has called on the Law Commission to investigate whether the law relating to manorial rights needs to be reformed. MPs have recommended that landowners claiming manorial rights should no longer be able to do so through unilateral notices
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FeatureSwings and roundabouts
Mark Carver looks at the effects of property booms and recessions on risk in conveyancing transactions, and what changes the future might bring
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FeatureFresh start
This year’s National Property Law Conference – the Property Section’s annual flagship event – looked to the future of conveyancing, and how practitioners can best prepare themselves for the coming years. Ian White reports back
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FeatureGreat expectations
In a rising market, the expectations placed on conveyancers, from not only clients, but also lenders, estate agents and mortgage brokers, can put a real strain on conveyancing practice. Paul Coombes explains how you can manage expectations and stay ahead
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OpinionThings have changed
The legal profession is naturally resistant to change, says Peter Rodd, but the transition from paper to online conveyancing is both logical and necessary
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FeatureCapital thinking
The recent changes to capital allowance rules have drastically affected how purchasers and sellers deal with commercial property transactions. Mark Tighe explains how the property practitioner now has a far more crucial role to play in the process