AI and smart buildings
This report examines the intersection between artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things (IoT) technologies and smart buildings in the property sector.
New guide on the Building Safety Act published
The Law Society’s Conveyancing and Land Law Committee have produced a guide for members on the Building Safety Act 2022
Getting to the source
Rebecca Atkinson considers source of funds and wealth and outlines how much digging you need to do to meet your compliance obligations
The pros of AML audits
Anti-money laundering continues to remain a high priority for the regulator and firms should be considering an audit to evaluate the extent to which they are in the scope of AML regulations. Amy Bell outlines the advantages
Features and opinion
Using AI in client due diligence
How artificial intelligence can assist property practitioners in vetting clients
Lip service
Phil Parkinson and Aisling McWilliams look at the issues surrounding service charges under the new legislation, and highlight the need for further clarity in an essential secondary legislative framework
Held to account
Since the Building Safety Act 2022 came into force there has only been one decision published by the First-tier Tribunal concerning the principal accountable persons regime. Hannah Keane looks at the detail
Plan of action
Following the general election in July this year, the new government signalled an overhaul of the planning regime in England and Wales. Amy Penrose looks at the proposed changes
What next for leasehold?
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 introduces fundamental changes to extend further rights to leaseholders of residential property. Katie Cohen looks at the current act and outlines what the new government is likely to change
Shine a light
The law around ‘rights of light’ is complex. Matthew Weal, Shanna Davison and Hugh Le Gear consider the issues in light of the new government’s plans