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
A year of evolution
Clare Harrman Clark, the Property Section chair, looks forward and backward through real estate law
Leasehold update
The goalposts keep moving on leasehold reform. Katie Cohen provides an update on when we can expect some changes
Celebrating a centenary
It’s 100 years since the Law of Property Act 1925 was enacted. Thomas Anderson outlines the ongoing relevance of the act for property practitioners
Energy building
Warren Gordon considers the consultation on changes to the performance of buildings regime
Put to use
Jack Lightburn outlines what use clauses in commercial leases are, and their importance to both landlords and tenants
Level of risk
David Kempster outlines how to use data modelling to mitigate risks in property transactions