Help test new mobile app for property transactions
Teal Legal, a lawtech research and development business, is seeking volunteer law firms to take part in a trial for its Home Owner’s Passport (HOP).
Industry pledge to support home movers
The Law Society has worked with the property and conveyancing industry through the Home Buying and Selling Group (HBSG) to produce a pledge that can be provided to buyers and sellers in this unusual market.
New model for shared ownership
In September 2020, the government proposed a new national model for shared ownership.
Building Safety Bill – share your views
In July 2020, the government produced a draft Building Safety Bill, which also makes provision for the New Homes Ombudsman.
Features and opinion
From time to Tyne
Georgia Jones provides a back to basics guide to Tyneside flat lease arrangements, and what you need to know if you are acting on the sale or purchase of a Tyneside flat
Ups and downs
Sarah Dwight provides a personal perspective on how lockdown has affected high street conveyancing firms, their clients, and the wider conveyancing market
Pick a side
Lorraine Richardson provides a reminder of conflicts of interest in conveyancing, focusing on a key area where risk can arise: acting for both the buyer and seller in a transaction
The black list
Making unauthorised changes to listed buildings or scheduled monuments can carry significant penalties, Beth Harries explains. How should you advise clients looking to buy a property which might be affected?
What’s new?
How should you advise clients buying new-build properties? John Wallace provides the construction lawyer’s perspective
Great demand
What should a leaseholder do if they receive a service charge demand which they think is unreasonable? Mark Loveday and Ibraheem Dulmeer provide a simple guide
