Law Commission publishes options for reforming valuation in leasehold enfranchisement
On 9 January, the Law Commission published a report setting out options to reduce leasehold enfranchisment costs
SRA abandons plans to slash minimum PII cover
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has abandoned its plans to scrap its ‘one-one-size-fits-all’ minimum level of professional indemnity insurance cover.
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
Changing times
Property Section committee member Clare Harman-Clark rounds up the sessions at the National Property Law Conference, held at the Law Society on 10 October
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
Fault lines
Jamie Saunders looks at residential housing law in Wales and how it is diverging from England, particularly in two key areas – assured shorthold tenancies and no-fault evictions
Give us a break
Stephen Pritchett and Lesley Anderson QC look at some of the case law around break clauses in renewal leases, and provide a personal view on a recent county court judgment and the challenges it presents for landlords wishing to develop their properties
Down to earth
Caroline May and Courtney Hassall provide a guide to common environmental issues which can affect property transactions, and offer tips for property lawyers to mitigate the risks
At your service?
The take-up for serviced offices and co-working spaces increased by 150% in 2017, and more growth is predicted. David Manda looks at the hidden legal complexities of these arrangements, and how to advise both owners and occupiers
Lend an ear
Peter Rodd reports on the results of a survey about the challenges conveyancers face when working with mortgage lenders
