Comment
A year of evolution
Clare Harman Clark, the Property Section chair, looks forward and backward through real estate law
Features
A moveable feast?
Recently, there has been a lot of legislative change and new case law to absorb. Phil Parkinson details some of the key developments and their implications for property practitioners
Homes under the hammer
Rebecca Kibby and Anna Phillips review what property practitioners need to do to best support clients considering a sale by auction
Safe house?
Mark Roach and Harriet Hawkins provide an overview of recent developments in the remediation of building safety defects and outline expected changes on the horizon
Commission impossible?
Jasmin Crilly and Andrew Bambury examine a recent decision that may put an end to landlords’ insurance commission practices
Working title
What do you do when a restriction in the title register is either incorrect or unnecessary? Bethany Boothby and Andrew Smedley outline how best to tackle restrictions that are no longer fit for purpose
At face value
Laura Gale explores what the term ‘asset of community value’ means and outlines the impact on clients of a property with this status
Awaab’s Law
Matthew Wilson outlines the timeline that social landlords need to consider to comply with Awaab’s Law, coming into force in October 2025
New age
Simon Nosworthy explores the practical checks and hidden risks property practitioners should keep in mind when advising clients buying off-plan
Offices to flats
Daniel Clyne and Sacha Jose highlight the recent changes in permitted development and outline the opportunities these present to developers
Making a plan
A new bill aims to create a distinct Welsh planning regime. Bill Cordingley considers the detail
Forfeiture of leases
The government has promised to abolish forfeiture of residential leases but hasn’t said when. Dona Awano looks at the issues