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On qualified electronic signatures

2026-08-17T09:59:00+01:00

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Awaab’s Law – Phase 2

2026-07-29T11:00:00+01:00

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SDLT – how commercial is ‘commercial’?

2026-06-23T15:34:00+01:00

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SDT cases – signatures and undertakings

2026-05-28T08:24:00+01:00

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When conveyancing and the Court of Protection collide

2026-03-02T09:44:00+00:00

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Renters’ Rights Act 2025: what’s changing and when?

2025-11-26T12:40:00+00:00

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What should future conveyancing look like?

2025-10-13T16:08:00+01:00

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Navigating climate risk in property transactions

2025-10-06T10:27:00+01:00Partner content

  • On qualified electronic signatures

  • Awaab’s Law – Phase 2

  • SDLT – how commercial is ‘commercial’?

  • SDT cases – signatures and undertakings

  • When conveyancing and the Court of Protection collide

  • Renters’ Rights Act 2025: what’s changing and when?

  • What should future conveyancing look like?

  • Navigating climate risk in property transactions

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Members of the Property Section can access events for a reduced rate.

Property Conference 2026

Law Society Property Conference 2026, Weds 7 Oct 2026, London

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Past webinars

Property Section members benefit from free access to our library of on-demand content. Inclusive webinars available on-demand include:

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Webinar: SRA Accounts Rules: key requirements for managing client money

If your law firm receives or deals with money belonging to clients, it’s essential that you follow the SRA Accounts Rules. Watch this online event to stay up to date with the latest developments and learn how to avoid common mistakes made by law firms.

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Property Power Hour - on the Road, Southampton, 22 September 2026

The latest developments shaping the future of conveyancing.

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Webinar: How the Renters’ Rights Act will impact residential tenancies

Phase one of the Renters’ Rights Act takes effect from 1 May 2026, significantly changing landlords’ and tenants’ rights. This online event, designed for those working in residential property, helps you navigate the transition period and advise your clients with confidence.

Property Meeting Group

Property Power Hour - on the Road, Guildford, 14 May 2026

The latest developments shaping the future of conveyancing.

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Keep up to date with features, commentaries and current awareness updates from the industry's leading practitioners.

Lucy Trevelyan

Raising the bar

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Digitalisation, upfront information and reducing transaction delays are usually the talking points of the government’s homebuying and selling reform programme. Yet the proposed statutory regulation of estate agents and managing agents has the potential to reshape the residential property sector more fundamentally than any technological reform, as Lucy Trevelyan reports

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Time for action

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David Robinson and Ash Daniells look at the recent requirement for law firms and individuals who deal with HMRC on client tax matters to register as tax advisers, and discuss the implications for firms

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Preparing for exemption

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Major reforms under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 take effect on 1 May 2026, moving qualifying purpose-built student accommodation outside the assured tenancy regime. Sarah Cummins outlines what the exemption means for current and future student contracts, and the practical steps providers should take to prepare

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** Including additional research on top of the standard 30 minutes, the Lawdocs Service (first item free), and printing and photocopying services.

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