Renters’ Rights Act 2025: what’s changing and when?
The Renters’ Rights Act marks the biggest shake-up of the private rented sector in decades. Nick Martyn discusses what the changes will mean for renters and landlords, and looks at the recently announced implementation dates
What should future conveyancing look like?
Peter Rodd comments on the detail in the recent government announcement to reform the home buying and selling process in England and Wales
Navigating climate risk in property transactions
Tim Champney looks at the impact of climate change in property transactions, and how new tools and products can help firms
Six signs of money laundering – and how to spot them
Richard Simms from AMLCC sets out how to identify money laundering in property transactions
Attorneys’ power to gift properties
Ash Jones, land registrar at HM Land Registry, outlines the limits on attorneys’ powers to gift property under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and explains what evidence is needed to avoid void transactions and registration errors