All Property articles – Page 7
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FeatureLet there be light
As the government further loosens planning restrictions to aid economic recovery, David Manda provides a timely reminder on rights to light, and what developers can do to avoid costly litigation and potential changes to their developments
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Ups and downs
Sarah Dwight provides a personal perspective on how lockdown has affected high street conveyancing firms, their clients, and the wider conveyancing market
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A sign of things to come
Mike Harlow looks at how HM Land Registry has responded to lockdown by accepting electronic signatures, and how conveyancing could change in the future to become an even more secure and wholly digital process
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The drinks business
Niall McCann and Richard Williams look at what property solicitors need to know when acting on transactions involving licensed premises where the tenant or owner is insolvent
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The next big thing
Lockdown has seen many conveyancing firms embrace technology in new ways. But, asks Susan Fairbrass , are these developments just the first step towards a digitised conveyancing process, and if so, what’s next?
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Look before you lease
Lockdown has presented unprecedented challenges for both landlords and tenants. Nikki Bensoor looks at the impact on commercial lease arrangements, now and in the future
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News
Eviction stay extended until September 2020
The government has announced that the stay on evictions has been extended until 20 September 2020.
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Building Safety Bill – share your views
In July 2020, the government produced a draft Building Safety Bill, which also makes provision for the New Homes Ombudsman.
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How to prepare for the end of the Brexit transition period
The UK-EU transition period will end on 31 December 2020. Find out what you can do now to prepare.
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Government consults on data on land control
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has published a call for evidence on its proposals to improve the transparency of contractual mechanisms, such as land options
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Event
Webinar: Residential property law update 2020 (OnDemand)
This webinar updates busy conveyancers on topical issues, changing practice and the impact of case law.
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News
HMRC withdraws VAT concession for property searches by post
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced that the VAT ‘postal concession’ will be formally withdrawn on 1 December 2020.
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Consultation on regulation of residential property agents
Between July and September 2020, RICS and the Property Ombudsman are consulting on a new Draft Code of Practice for Residential Property Agents.
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Law Commission reports on reforming leasehold
On 21 July, the Law Commission published three reports on reforming leasehold home ownership.
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Government responds to the public consultation on the European Electronic Communications Code
In 2019, the government consulted on its proposed approach to implementation of the European Electronic Communications Code Directive.The government has now published its reponse to the consultation
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Analysis
How’s it looking? Grounds for refusing planning consent
Kate Andrews looks at the case of 89 Holland Park Management Ltd v Hicks [2020] EWCA Civ 758, where the Court of Appeal reviewed the grounds for reasonably refusing consent under a restrictive covenant.
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UK Finance to move the Mortgage Lenders' Handbook to a new webpage
UK Finance will be moving the Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook to a new webpage on 29 July 2020.
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Give feedback on Land Registry’s e-signature draft guidance by 18 July
Documents signed electronically have legal force, the Law Commission has said in an attempt to clear up lingering doubts.
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Law Society publishes new practice notes for property
In July and June 2020, the Law Society published new practice notes on joint ownership, Land Registry early completion, fraud, and conveyancing regulations.
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Complaint factsheets for home builders
The Consumer Code for Home Builders has put together a series of factsheets for developers to help improve customer service and encourage best practice.
