All Property articles – Page 39

Opinion

Different strokes

2013-06-12T00:00:00Z

For conveyancing solicitors, quality is a key differentiator in a packed market. But does quality mean the same thing to us as to our clients, or from one client to the next? Peter Rodd reports

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Taking control

2013-06-12T00:00:00Z

The right to manage, which allows flat-owners to take over management of their building subject to certain criteria, is 10 years old this September. Christopher Sykes looks at its impact, the case law to date, and whether it is working in practice

Feature

Paper chase

2013-06-12T00:00:00Z

Stephen Jewell of HM Revenue & Customs outlines recent findings on common errors 
on paper stamp duty land tax returns

Feature

On the borderline

2013-06-12T00:00:00Z

David Parton and Anne Pacey explain the differences between Scottish and English conveyancing law and practice, and look at the advantages and disadvantages for buyers 
and sellers of the two very different systems

Feature

Step right up

2013-03-13T00:00:00Z

Two recent cases demonstrate the importance for landowners of contesting informal access arrangements over their land. Emma Humphreys explains

Feature

Working parts

2013-03-13T00:00:00Z

Changing career paths, more competition and the demand for quick, low-cost conveyancing have led many firms to employ paralegals, while others have used only qualified staff. Grania Langdon-Down looks at the different business models and the lessons to learn

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What’s in a number?

2013-03-13T00:00:00Z

The numbering system for Land Registry titles has changed many times, to accommodate everything from the county changes in the 1960s to the numbers starting to run out in recent years. Alasdair Lewis explains

Feature

Non-natural remedies

2013-03-13T00:00:00Z

As part of its clampdown on tax avoidance, the government is planning to introduce two new tax charges on property valued at over £2m and owned via ‘non-natural persons’. Kersten Muller summarises the proposals

Opinion

Marching on

2013-03-13T00:00:00Z

Peter Rodd, chair of the Property Section, considers what the market will bring this year, 
and the changes conveyancers need to make to survive and thrive

Feature

Lease of mind

2013-03-13T00:00:00Z

Roger Hardwick looks at the options for tenant clients who want to extend their lease, and explains the process for statutory lease extension applications

Feature

Holding the title

2013-03-13T00:00:00Z

The City of London Law Society has just published the seventh edition of its certificate of title. Warren Gordon outlines the changes made in the new edition to make the certificate more 
user-friendly for solicitors

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Dead letter

2013-03-13T00:00:00Z

Ensuring that your client care letters and terms of business remain up to date, and that the correct versions are being used across your firm, is a crucial element of compliance. Jaunita Gobby explains how to avoid the pitfalls

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Reality check

2013-03-13T00:00:00Z

The media and the Solicitors Regulation Authority website both told the same story in 2012: bogus law firms, created by criminals and often based on real firms to create legitimacy, are on the rise. So how can you avoid your firm becoming a victim? Chris Harris explains

Feature

Together apart

2013-03-13T00:00:00Z

Legislation to address the division of joint property on separation now seems to be off the agenda, leaving the position very unclear for cohabitees – and their advisers. Daniel Bromilow explains how to advise cohabiting clients at every stage of their relationship

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Property in Practice December 2012

2012-12-06T11:53:00Z

This edition features the Green Deal, differing approaches to the conveyancing process, consents and deeds in commercial property, acting on the purchase of prime London property, the TA6 form, break clauses and the Conveyancing Handbook  

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Property in Practice September 2012

2012-09-14T17:52:00Z

This edition features lenders, tenants’ guarantees, the CQS, negligence in property practice, new builds, leasehold enfranchisement, rights of way, equity release and mortgage fraud  

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Property in Practice June 2012

2012-06-01T11:53:00Z

This edition features lenders panels, solar panels, new build purchase schemes, Japanese Knotweed, capital allowances, drains, commonhold, commercial landlord and tenant case law and the regulation of conveyancing  

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Property in Practice March 2012

2012-03-23T12:11:00Z

This edition features the Conveyancing Quality Scheme, regulation, commercial lease renewals, planning and the Localism Act, change of use, AML, capital allowances, service charge disputes, enforcement and flood risk