Give feedback on Land Registry’s e-signature draft guidance by 18 July
Documents signed electronically have legal force, the Law Commission has said in an attempt to clear up lingering doubts.
Law Society publishes new practice notes for property
In July and June 2020, the Law Society published new practice notes on joint ownership, Land Registry early completion, fraud, and conveyancing regulations.
Local lockdown regulations published for Leicester
On 3 July 2020, the government published its lockdown regulations for Leicester.
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.
Features and opinion
Riding out the storm
Steven Petty explains how his specialist commercial property firm has weathered the COVID-19 storm – and why the firm has continued to award bonuses and recruit new staff
Pick a side
Lorraine Richardson provides a reminder of conflicts of interest in conveyancing, focusing on a key area where risk can arise: acting for both the buyer and seller in a transaction
On the money
Alison Matthews outlines the changes made by the Fifth Money Laundering Directive, and what fee-earners and firms need to do now to ensure compliance
Quality time
Peter Rodd looks at the plans for the Conveyancing Quality Scheme, the effect of coronavirus, and what scheme member firms should be focusing on now
Home fee
Richard Mathias looks at the current state of referral fees in the property sector. What effect have they had in practice? Why is a ban on referral fees being considered? And how can the existing system be improved?
Intelligence gathering
Emotional intelligence can be a leader’s greatest asset, or if ignored, their greatest risk. Dr Amanda Potter looks at why EQ matters in the workplace, and how you can develop yours
