All Property articles – Page 4
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FeatureIn commonhold
Commonhold is once again on the agenda as a form of property ownership. Lisa Bevan outlines the plans
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FeaturePoints of view
Philip Askew and Tessa Bonser consider, from both a private client practitioner and property practitioner perspective, whether it’s necessary to obtain a grant of probate on a first death if there is a will trust on the title of a property
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FeatureUsing AI in client due diligence
How artificial intelligence can assist property practitioners in vetting clients
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VideosRestriction on title: top tips for private client and property lawyers
Understand the various restrictions on title that executors, trustees, attorneys and deputies, may need or come across and how to deal with them.
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VideosChecklists for restrictions
The following checklists may help to guide your thinking and process in dealing with restrictions: 1. Form A and B – Standard restrictions 2. Form L/N/Q restrictions 3. Removing restrictions 4. Other restrictions Download the full checklist here ...
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VideosChecklists for restrictions
The following checklists may help to guide your thinking and process in dealing with restrictions: 1. Form A and B – Standard restrictions 2. Form L/N/Q restrictions 3. Removing restrictions 4. Other restrictions Download the full checklist here ...
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VideosBitesize Highlights - Automation, transformation and digitisation of AML processes (audio-only)
Listen to the key highlights from the Leadership and Management Section, Risk and Compliance Section and Property Section seminar
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NewsAI and smart buildings
This report examines the intersection between artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things (IoT) technologies and smart buildings in the property sector.
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VideosMember Talk: Basics of easements
Understand what positive and negative easements are and what an appurtenant right is.
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FeaturePlaying it safe
The recent Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 amends the Building Safety Act to allow for further rights of recourse. Charis Beverton and Sarah Grant outline the key changes
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FeaturePipped at the post
Priscilla Sinder looks at how strong post-completion processes can help property practitioners meet their obligations and avoid costly mistakes
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FeatureLip service
Phil Parkinson and Aisling McWilliams look at the issues surrounding service charges under the new legislation, and highlight the need for further clarity in an essential secondary legislative framework
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FeatureShine a light
The law around ‘rights of light’ is complex. Matthew Weal, Shanna Davison and Hugh Le Gear consider the issues in light of the new government’s plans
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FeatureWhat next for leasehold?
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 introduces fundamental changes to extend further rights to leaseholders of residential property. Katie Cohen looks at the current act and outlines what the new government is likely to change
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FeatureA knotty issue
Claudia Oliver and Jack Lightburn outline the practical matters parties should consider when dealing with Japanese knotweed
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OpinionMaking a fresh start
Clare Harman Clark, the Property Section chair, wonders what the new term will bring
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FeatureRegister change
After talking to customers, HM Land Registry is simplifying the process for updating addresses for service and applying for first registrations. Alister Heywood explains the changes
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FeatureSwept away
Tom Knightley considers a recent case disputing sweeper clauses within the service charge provisions of leases
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FeatureStreets ahead
A raft of housing, planning and property reforms featured prominently in the King’s speech, but how will they affect property professionals? Lucy Trevelyan reports
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FeaturePlan of action
Following the general election in July this year, the new government signalled an overhaul of the planning regime in England and Wales. Amy Penrose looks at the proposed changes