Pilot plan to make property information available up front
The Law Society is set to pilot plans to make key information for home buyers and sellers available at a much earlier stage in the conveyancing process.
Reminder: 2% surcharge on stamp duty for non-resident buyers
From 1 April 2021, a stamp duty land tax (SDLT) surcharge comes into force for non-UK resident buyers. Philip Askew, member of our Property Section committee, reminds solicitors to stay alert
Stamp duty tax full holiday extended to June 2021
On 3 March 2021, the government announced plans to extend the stamp duty land tax (SDLT) holiday, originally due to end on 31 March.
Remote control
Lorraine Richardson considers some of the risks that remote working presents for conveyancing firms, and what they can do to mitigate them
Features and opinion
The rules of civility
Stefano Lucatello provides a back-to-basics guide to some of the differences that apply in civil law jurisdictions, around purchasing property and making wills
Dream machine
Nick Kirby and Tom Grogan provide an overview of developments in commercial proptech, including around machine learning, diligence, and the Internet of Things
Leaps and boundaries
There is anecdotal evidence that boundary disputes have been on the rise during the pandemic, as we all spend more time at home. Will Oakes looks at why these disputes are so common and how they can be resolved without court involvement
Mine of information
David Manda and Claire Acklam offer legal and practical advice on how mines and minerals rights may impact on or interfere with the development of land
Pushed for money
Peter Rodd looks at three key areas of risk facing conveyancers today: push payment fraud, money laundering and additional enquiries
Remote control
Lorraine Richardson considers some of the risks that remote working presents for conveyancing firms, and what they can do to mitigate them
