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.
The SRA’s new Standards and Regulations – are you prepared?
The SRA Handbook is being replaced by the Standards and Regulations from 25 November 2019, changing the way the profession is governed.
Property Ombudsman issues revised Codes of Practice
The Property Ombudsman scheme’s updated Codes of Practice became effective on 1 June.
Law Society publishes new TA13 form
We have amended the TA13 Completion Information and Undertakings form to reflect the changes made to the Code for Completion by Post in response to the Court of Appeal decision in the Dreamvar case last year
Features and opinion
The Friday blues
Sarah Dwight looks at the phenomenon of Friday afternoon fraud and what you can do to help reduce the risk of your firm or your client becoming a victim
On the same side
In the first of a two-part series on complaints, Rebecca Atkinson looks at some of the reasons why clients complain, and how to avoid complaints by focusing on providing ‘good’ service in key areas
Welcome to our house
Diversity and inclusion is essential in any organisation, but even more so in real estate, where we work to create a better community and built environment for the next generation. Amanda Clack looks at how you can support diversity and inclusion in your business
Connecting the dots
Grania Langdon-Down looks at the current state of proptech – where and how it’s being used, how law firms can use it, and what it might mean for the future of property practice
Tighten up
Lean techniques can help you identify inefficiencies in your processes. Jo-Anne Wild presents a beginner’s guide to lean techniques and how to apply them in your own firm
Insure of yourself
If you arrange title or other insurances in relation to a property transaction, new insurance distribution rules apply to you. Steven Petty explains the rules and your options for compliance
