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Back to business
Clare Harman Clark, the Property Section chair, considers this edition of Property in Practice in the context of a long, hot summer…
Features
Raising the bar
Digitalisation, upfront information and reducing transaction delays are usually the talking points of the government’s homebuying and selling reform programme. Yet the proposed statutory regulation of estate agents and managing agents has the potential to reshape the residential property sector more fundamentally than any technological reform, as Lucy Trevelyan reports
A risky business
Conveyancing remains a prime target for money launderers. Colette Best examines the key risk areas attracting scrutiny and outlines the practical steps conveyancers can take to stay compliant
Taking control
Nina Wilson explains how the new contractual controls register will require developers and promoters to disclose certain land agreements
Right to manage review
Phil Parkinson and Lauren Walker take a look at the right to manage, including the latest case law and legislation (both new and proposed) and assess the impact and implications for building owners, managers and investors
Pre-submission support
Neil Thomas explains how HM Land Registry’s Application Management Service helps commercial property lawyers manage complex, multi-title projects more efficiently by addressing potential issues before they lodge their applications
Wake up to wellbeing
David Pett argues that the mental health crisis in conveyancing is the result of an unsustainable business model – and that firms must address workload, culture and pricing if they’re to retain and support staff
A growing market
As equity release transactions become more common, Luke Baldwin explores the key risks for conveyancers and how to protect both clients and firms
Less is more
Sarah Dwight explains why saying no to more work can sometimes be a business-savvy move for sole practitioners
Acting dishonestly
Two solicitors have been struck off after the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal found they acted dishonestly in separate property-related matters. Nigel West investigates
Competence checks
Melissa Hardee provides an update on the SRA’s continuing competence requirements
Rectify and remedy
The government’s proposed Remediation Bill promises tougher enforcement, clearer responsibilities and faster action on unsafe cladding. Eric Johnstone explores the reforms
The future of MEES
Victoria Duxbury examines the government’s interim response on the future of non-domestic minimum energy efficiency standards, and looks at how it may affect landlords, investors, developers and their advisers