All Property articles – Page 9
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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
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FeatureHigh hopes
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has devastated many UK industries – not least sections of the commercial property market. Lucy Trevelyan explores COVID-19’s lasting legacy for the sector and examines how it can evolve to survive
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FeatureRub of the green
Richard Eaton considers TW Logistics v Essex County Council and another and the impact on the registration of village greens
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FeatureFreeport opportunities
Following the budget day announcement of the first eight freeport locations and the subsequent publication of the draft legislation, Kate Garcia outlines the opportunities within freeport tax sites and the likely implications for property practitioners
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FeaturePutting yourself first
The pandemic has highlighted the importance of good mental health and resilience both in and out of the office. Elizabeth Rimmer provides some tips on prioritising your wellbeing
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FeatureLine of country
In the first of a two-part series, Julie Butler and Fred Butler provide a beginner’s guide for conveyancers to some key issues relating to agricultural property
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FeatureCorner the marketing
Once the conveyancing industry emerges from the current high numbers of instructions and stamp duty deadlines, Susan Fairbrass looks at how you can keep the momentum up with effective marketing
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FeatureQuality control
Eleanor O’Reilly-Joe provides an update on revisions to the Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) and the re-introduction of onsite assessments as firms return to the office
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FeatureCovid complaints
After more than a year since the pandemic began, Steve Pearson considers some of the issues arising in complaints-handling as we emerge from the third lockdown
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FeatureCommon ground
Georgia Jones looks at some of the ways ground-sharing agreements can be used by sports clubs as a licence to share occupancy
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FeatureCommon comeback?
Lisa Bevan considers the revival of commonhold as a viable alternative to the leasehold
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FeatureWilling and able?
Vicki Pearce outlines how to assess if your client has mental capacity and explains the different authorities which can be put in place for a client who lacks capacity
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FeatureCloud technology promotes more agility for conveyancing firms
Bronwyn Townsend, Senior Marketing Manager at InfoTrack, considers how technology can assist conveyancers with high volumes of work while social distancing restrictions are still in place
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FeatureDream machine
Nick Kirby and Tom Grogan provide an overview of developments in commercial proptech, including around machine learning, diligence, and the Internet of Things
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FeatureThe rules of civility
Stefano Lucatello provides a back-to-basics guide to some of the differences that apply in civil law jurisdictions, around purchasing property and making wills
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FeatureLeaps and boundaries
There is anecdotal evidence that boundary disputes have been on the rise during the pandemic, as we all spend more time at home. Will Oakes looks at why these disputes are so common and how they can be resolved without court involvement
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FeaturePushed for money
Peter Rodd looks at three key areas of risk facing conveyancers today: push payment fraud, money laundering and additional enquiries
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FeatureMine of information
David Manda and Claire Acklam offer legal and practical advice on how mines and minerals rights may impact on or interfere with the development of land
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FeatureRemote control
Lorraine Richardson considers some of the risks that remote working presents for conveyancing firms, and what they can do to mitigate them