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OpinionCommon cause
Property Section chair Warren Gordon looks at the Law Commission’s proposals on commonhold
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FeatureBright side
Under increasing pressure, it’s harder than ever to find time to get to know your clients. But if you make that investment, it can help you manage expectations and create a relationship which will benefit both you and the client. Sarah Dwight offers her top tips
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FeaturePlan of action
Last year, the government published a significantly revised version of the National Planning Policy Framework. Anna Russell-Knee outlines some of the changes, and how they will affect clients wishing to develop property now and in the future
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FeatureCommon ground
Professor Nick Hopkins and the property law team at the Law Commission outline the commission’s commonhold consultation and the impact the changes could have in practice
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FeatureThe green stuff
It is nearly a year since the minimum energy efficiency standard regime came into force. Sue Highmore reflects on its effect on residential clients – including the financial impact – and outlines changes coming into force on 1 April 2019
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FeatureThe best intentions
The recent case of S Franses Ltd v The Cavendish Hotel, which hinged on whether the landlord had the intention of redeveloping a property, has significant implications for commercial landlords and tenants. Kate Andrews explains
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FeaturePlus ça change…
Purrunsing, P&P and Dreamvar were the big news in conveyancing last year. But, Peter Rodd asks, were they anything new, or did they just reiterate the ongoing need for constant vigilance?
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FeatureAll present and correct
Katie Gordon-Smith outlines the steps Land Registry is taking to improve requisition rates, and the role of solicitors in achieving this goal
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FeatureTaking charge
From April, new regulatory requirements for service charges for commercial property will come into force. Warren Gordon outlines the changes, and what they mean for existing leases
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FeatureShifting sands
PII is in flux. The market is hardening, free post-run-off cover is ceasing, regulatory changes will introduce classes of solicitor with less or no cover, and proposed changes could reduce minimum cover. Steve Ray and Jenny Screech round up the changes, and the likely effects
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FeatureMending fences
Newspapers are always full of stories of escalating disputes between neighbours. But nuisance doesn’t need to be about noise – as shown by a recent case on Japanese knotweed. Richard Bagwell provides a short guide to remedies for nuisance
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FAQLibrary FAQ: illegitimate issue
The Law Society Library discusses the succession rights of illegitimate relations on an intestacy.
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NewsVulnerable patients at risk under new Mental Capacity Act
300,000 vulnerable people will see their rights stripped back every year by imminent changes to the Mental Capacity Act, the Law Society has said.
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FAQParagon International Insurance Brokers Ltd
Paragon is the Leadership and Management Section supporter.
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FeatureIn the JLD’s opinion
Every month, the Law Society Gazette publishes an article written by a member of the Junior Lawyers Division.
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VideosWebinar: COFA update 2019 (OnDemand)
This webinar will explore the challenges facing many sectors and what strategies can be adopted for law firm survival.
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FeatureSRA Price and Transparency Rules - the impact so far
Iain Miller, partner at Kingsley Napley, considers the impact of the SRA’s price transparency requirements.
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FeatureAccounts Rules 2019 - the key changes
Andrew Allen looks at the anticipated changes to the Accounts Rules.
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NewsExcellence Awards 2019: find out about all the law firm management awards
Nomination deadline extended: midnight, Friday 17 May 2019. The Law Society’s Excellence Awards celebrate the hard work and inspirational achievements of solicitors, legal teams and firms of all sizes. More than half recognise excellence in law firm management disciplines