All Property articles – Page 8
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FeatureGoing green
Green leases are one way both landlords and tenants can reduce the environmental impact of property. Georgia Jones outlines the key issues
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FeatureCQS goes online
The Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) has seen several significant changes, most notably a new online application process. Eleanor O’Reilly-Joe outlines the key changes
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FeatureCounting the cost
Lucy Trevelyan reports on the effect of the cost of living crisis – and other factors such as new government regulation – on the UK’s commercial property market
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OpinionConference building
Property Section chair Clare Harman Clark looks at how to build a perfect conference in a post-pandemic world
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FeatureUnderground banking
Laurence Howland does a deep dive into Chinese underground banking, outlining how it works and how the risk impact on law firms in the UK can be mitigated
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FeatureWalking in the air
Simon Kenneally looks at airspace development and outlines what lawyers and developers need to know to advise clients
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FeatureBridging the digital divide
Bronwyn Townsend, Senior Marketing Manager at InfoTrack, outlines how technology can help in conveyancing practices where some processes are resistant to digitisation
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FeatureMandatory rental auctions
In a significant shakeup to the high street, the government is proposing mandatory rental auctions. Michael Duncan considers the proposals and outlines how they might work in practice
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FeatureClimate duty of care?
With climate change threatening millions of UK properties, the debate about whether or not lawyers have a duty of care for clients has come increasingly under the microscope
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FeatureThe climate challenge
Soaring energy prices and the record temperatures recorded in Europe this summer have thrown the climate change crisis and the need to take action into stark relief. Lucy Trevelyan considers what this might mean for property professionals
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FeatureRegistering interest
As part of a wider package of measures in the fast-tracked Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022, a Register of Overseas Entities has been set up at Companies House for beneficial owners of overseas entities that own UK property. Warren Gordon looks at how it will impact on real ...
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FeatureKey to success
David Hunter discusses how Bates Wells has incorporated environmental, social and governance principles into how it’s doing business
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FeatureBiodiversity net gain
Ben Stansfield outlines the key aspects of the new biodiversity net gain rules and describes the primary issues that will arise with the conservation covenant regime
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FeatureBuilding safety levy
Following the Building Safety Act getting royal assent it is likely that a building safety levy will be imposed. Rona Westgate outlines the scope and likely timetabling of the levy
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FeatureHousehold efficiency
Alexandra Holsgrove Jones looks at the rules around Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards and the impact they will have in the domestic and non-domestic lettings sector
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FeatureSustainable housing
The need to operate and deliver homes in a more sustainable way is universal, and more pressing than ever. Dan Leather considers what the future of sustainable housing looks like.
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FAQPAS FAQs: Late completion
Our Practice Advice Service outlines what your options are when dealing with late completion in a residential conveyancing matter
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EventWebinar: stamp duty land tax update (On Demand)
For conveyancing solicitors, it’s essential to have a thorough understanding of stamp duty land tax. Watch our webinar to learn about recent developments, and how this might affect your work.