All Property articles – Page 9
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FeatureStandard bearers
Mike Harlow of HM Land Registry provides an update on developments in the digital conveyancing process and what to expect in the future
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FeatureOn cyber alert
Clive Newport explains what you can do to avoid cyber threats as the professional indemnity insurance market hardens
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FeatureA question of proportion
Phil Parkinson and Katie Edwards look at the issues surrounding apportioning service charges – an area that continues to create contention and confusion for property practitioners
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FeatureShort notice
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a range of restrictions on the eviction of tenants which have been subject to change at short notice. David Smith looks at the current situation
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FeatureMoving target
Phil Nicklin examines the government’s proposals for a residential property developer tax and the impact it may have on the property sector
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FeatureSuspicious minds
Keeping abreast of possible anti-money laundering breaches is more important than ever. Rebecca Atkinson explains what activities should be considered suspicious
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FeatureFrom the ground up
Matthew Weal discusses whether the government’s proposed leasehold reforms are a welcome development or just not fit for purpose
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FeatureTalent contest
Recently, property firms have been busier than ever and due to a mixture of factors, good staff are more difficult to recruit. Julie Harrison outlines the key issues and how firms can attract and retain talent
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FeatureThe next frontier
A new model for serviced offices differs sharply from the traditional lease and landlord and tenant relationship. Sophie Henwood and Hugo Brown explain the evolution of work space
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FeatureEscape to the country
In the second of a two-part series, Julie and Fred Butler provide a beginner’s guide for conveyancers to some of the key tax issues relating to agricultural property
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FeatureBuilding blocks
Matthew Hearsum reviews the law relating to party walls and how the Party Wall etc Act 1996 applies to conveyancing transactions
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FeatureAdvance information
With the recent flurry of property sales, Peter Rodd considers what prospective buyers should know before making an offer?
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NewsSurvey: Women in leadership in law – compensation and benefits
Take part in an anonymous survey to help Thomson Reuters investigate market trends in the role of compensation and women in leadership.
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FeatureHybrid client care
Nikki Shorto, licensed conveyancer at MJP Law, makes a case for hybrid client care by using law tech innovations to deliver a personalised service for clients.
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FeatureDigital identities: is your firm ready?
As technology continues to change the way we work, Senior Marketing Manager at InfoTrack, Bronwyn Townsend, reviews how digital ID verification can be adopted in conveyancing.
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EventCladding (OnDemand)
Watch Property Section inclusive webinar recording to better understand legislative changes to promote building safety
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AnalysisRent suspension clauses and business lease renewals
Ben Tarrant considers the county court decision of WH Smith Retail Holdings Limited v Commerz Real Investmentgesellshaft MBH (April 2021), the first reported case looking at pandemic rent suspension clauses and business lease renewals.
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AnalysisChallenging claims of rent arrears post Covid-19
Kate Andrews looks at some novel defences to an application for rents payable under a lease of commercial premises in the case of Commerz Real Investmentgesellschaft mbH v TFS Stores Limited [2021] EWHC 863 (Ch).
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FeatureThink tank
Do you have a client who’s looking to buy a property with a septic tank? Anna Newport looks at the regulations covering septic tanks, what enquiries you need to make of the seller, and how to advise your client
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OpinionSupporting structure
As we emerge from lockdown, Property Section chair Warren Gordon looks at how the Section and the Law Society will continue to support members