Law Commission publishes options for reforming valuation in leasehold enfranchisement
On 9 January, the Law Commission published a report setting out options to reduce leasehold enfranchisment costs
SRA abandons plans to slash minimum PII cover
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has abandoned its plans to scrap its ‘one-one-size-fits-all’ minimum level of professional indemnity insurance cover.
Supreme Court backs freeholder in leasehold covenant dispute
Supreme Court justices have ruled by a three to two majority that a freeholder was entitled to withhold consent for a leaseholder to apply for planning permission that might reduce the value of a West End property.
Land Registry publishes updated guidance on digital mortgages
Land Registry has updated its guidance pages on digital mortgages. There are three guides - for homeowners, mortgage lenders and conveyancers
Engagement programme for 2019 to 2020
Find out about what we are planning for members of the Property Section between November 2019 and November 2020.
New guidance on VAT on disbursements
The Law Society has issued new guidance to help firms decide whether items such as property search fees may be treated as disbursements for VAT purposes.
Recent FAQs
The Law Society's Library and Practice Advice Service offer support and advice on legal practice and procedure, including through compiling FAQs
Library FAQ: Flying freeholds – sources of precedents
Library FAQ: Deeds and agreements of surrender of a commercial lease – sources of precedents
Library FAQ: Options to buy or purchase property (commercial and residential): sources of precedents
Library FAQ: Rent deposit deeds: what are they and how can they be drafted?
Library FAQ: Local Acts for property practitioners
