All Property articles – Page 6
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FeatureOn our agenda
Michael Draper provides an update on the current work of the Law Society’s Conveyancing and Land Law Committee
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FeatureWork to live
Phil Parkinson outlines the complexities in the conversion of commercial premises for residential purposes, and what to consider when advising landlords
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FeatureBack to the source
Anita Clifford considers the money laundering risks associated with digital assets and the implications for the regulated legal sector
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FeatureShared interest
David Keighley looks at how shared ownership works in practice, including recent revisions to the model lease and how these differ from previous versions
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FeatureOn the safe side
As the Building Safety Bill receives royal assent and becomes the Building Safety Act 2022, James Muller and Richard Vaughan consider some of the latest changes together with the key provisions of the act as a whole
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FeatureA word of caution
The regulator has issued guidance to help practitioners understand their obligations when advising on leasehold matters. Tracey Calvert considers the issues
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FeatureInto relief
Sean Randall explains what changes to expect in stamp duty relief for purchases of multiple dwellings
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FAQPAS FAQs: Professional Indemnity Insurance cover
Our Practice Advice Service outlines how you will know if you have enough PII cover.
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FeatureDigital AP1s – 5 things you need to know
The registration of applications at HM Land Registry are changing. Bronwyn Townsend, Senior Marketing Manager at InfoTrack, looks at what firms will need to do before the end of the year.
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EventWebinar: MEES and EPCs (OnDemand)
MEES (minimum energy efficiency standards) and EPCs (energy performance certificates) are a developing area that will have great impact on all aspects of both commercial and residential property.
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EventProperty Section Convention 2022 (OnDemand)
This year’s property section convention focused on PII, fraud and AML – key areas for property practitioners.
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OpinionNew lease of life?
Clare Harman Clark, Property Section chair, looks ahead to the potential for changes to leasehold law and practice over the next year
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FeatureIn on the act
The Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act will be published this month. Claire Hartley and Louise Day look at what’s in it and what it will mean for commercial rent arrears
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FeatureThe pros of AML audits
Anti-money laundering continues to remain a high priority for the regulator and firms should be considering an audit to evaluate the extent to which they are in the scope of AML regulations. Amy Bell outlines the advantages
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FeatureFreeports – state of play
A year has passed since the March 2021 budget day announcement of the first eight freeport locations. Kate Garcia considers what progress has been made since then and what we can expect to happen next
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FeatureStolen property alert
Recently there have been stories in the media about the fraudulent sale of properties. Peter Rodd looks at relevant cases and outlines some of the warning signs of vendor fraud
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FeatureEnergy efficient?
Minimum energy efficiency standards are changing. Jenny Doran outlines the implications for landlords of commercial properties
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FeatureAgents of change
Sarah Dwight considers the historical dynamic between estate agents and property practitioners, and suggests how the relationship might be improved