Recent FAQs
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FAQPAS FAQ: cybersecurity
Our Practice Advice Service answers a question around identifying a potential cyber attack
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FAQPAS FAQs: overseas entities
Our Practice Advice Service considers the requirement for overseas entities that own UK land to register on the register of overseas entities, and whether rent paid to an unregistered overseas entity could constitute criminal property under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002
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FAQTrust Registration Service (TRS) - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
These Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) provide an overview of the Trust Registration Service (TRS) and explain different scenarios when registration is required, and how to meet ongoing obligations
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FAQLibrary FAQ: Renters’ rights
The Law Society library considers which sections of the Renters’ Rights Act are in force, following its royal assent
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FAQLibrary FAQ: lease extensions
The Law Society library considers recent changes to what happens when a qualifying tenant dies after having served a section 42 notice in a statutory lease extension
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FAQPAS FAQs: Undertakings
Our Practice Advice Service considers your obligations around undertakings in a property transaction
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FAQPAS FAQs: Building Safety Act 2022
Our Practice Advice Service outlines if you can refuse instructions where you consider a matter to be too complex
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FAQPAS FAQs: Sharing information with third parties
Our Practice Advice Service outlines your obligations to respond to estate agents in property transactions
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FAQPAS FAQs: Exchanging contracts
Our Practice Advice Service outlines whether contracts have to be exchanged by a solicitor
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FAQPAS FAQs: Transaction forms
Our Practice Advice Service outlines whether a firm of solicitors can decline to provide transaction forms
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FAQLibrary FAQ: building and fire safety
The Law Society Library gives details of commentary and precedents relating to building regulations and fire safety
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FAQPAS FAQs: Residential development permission
Our Practice Advice Service outlines whether a purchaser wanting to develop a residential property needs specific planning permission.
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FAQPAS FAQs: Late completion
Our Practice Advice Service outlines what your options are when dealing with late completion in a residential conveyancing matter
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FAQPAS FAQs: Professional Indemnity Insurance cover
Our Practice Advice Service outlines how you will know if you have enough PII cover.
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FAQPAS FAQ: verifying identities of conveyancers
Our Practice Advice Service explains how and when to verify the identity of the other side’s conveyancers
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FAQLibrary FAQ: Overriding leases
The Law Society Library gives details of precedents for overriding leases granted in pursuance of section 19 of the Landlord and Tenant (Covenants) Act 1995.
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FAQLibrary FAQ: Where can I find precedents for break clauses for leases?
The Law Society Library discusses sources of precedents and commentary for break clauses for leases, and notices to determine a lease.
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FAQLaw Society Publishing discount
Members of the Property Section are entitled to 20% off all titles published by Law Society Publishing. Find out more and access your discount
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FAQContact the Property Section
Membership If you have a question about joining the Section, renewing your membership or accessing your Section benefits, contact our operations team. Email: msadmin@lawsociety.org.uk Feedback Let us know if you have feedback on the Property Section, including current benefits or suggestions for future events. Email: membershipengagement@lawsociety.org.uk ...