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FeatureLay of the land
Land transaction tax, the first new Welsh tax in 800 years, is set to replace stamp duty land tax in Wales from 1 April 2018. Andrew Evans explains how it will work in practice
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FeatureCautionary tales
Every day in this country, conveyancing firms face attempted attacks from cybercriminals. Graham Murphy offers some real-life tales of successful cybercrime, and looks at what those involved could have done to protect themselves
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FeatureCapital letters
Ian White, chair of the Property Section, talks to Mark Tighe, CEO of Catax Solutions, about what solicitors need to know about capital allowances, an important and increasingly prevalent area of commercial property tax law
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FeatureTo be or not to bnb
The potential legal complications of serviced apartments, Airbnb and other short-term lettings are often overlooked. Andrew Boulton and Astrid Hardy look at what clients considering short-term lettings need to consider
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FeatureOn the mark
Philip Grisewood of NHBC introduces the Conveyancing Portal, a new system giving conveyancers access to Buildmark cover information and associated documentation, and designed to improve efficiency while ensuring due diligence is carried out
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FeatureStormy weather
Most property solicitors are not specialists in environmental law, but are increasingly finding that environmental issues impact on transactions. Andrew Wiseman outlines some of the most common environmental issues affecting property transactions
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FeatureHigher power
In November 2016, HMRC released new guidance on the higher rates of stamp duty land tax for purchasers of additional dwellings. David McDowell of HMRC outlines the key changes in the new guidance
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OpinionHold tight
Simon David shares his predictions for what 2017 may bring, and cybercrime is firmly at the top of his risk register
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FeatureBe prepared
The Property Section will be running a series of seminars on fraud and cybercrime this spring. Peter Rodd looks at the challenges facing conveyancers, and the steps you need to take to protect yourself now and in the future
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VideosInclusive Webinar: Cyber threat: Payment related fraud awareness & guidance (OnDemand)
Join this webinar and gain practical tips to ensure your staff are informed and aware of payment related fraud.
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VideosInclusive Webinar: The New Criminal Finances Act 2017 - what to expect (on demand)
Join this webinar to get an overview of the Criminal Finances Act 2017.
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VideosInclusive Webinar: The New SRA Handbook - what next for regulation? (OnDemand)
This webinar will consider the radical overhaul to the SRA Handbook with a focus on what to expect when it comes into force.
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EventForum: Compliance support for in-house lawyers (London, various dates in 2019)
Traditionally in-house lawyers have had a long-distance relationship with the SRA but this is no longer possible.
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FeatureJunior civil litigators: reaching higher
Civil and commercial litigation is exciting, cutting edge and prestigious. It can also be ‘run of the mill’, cheap and stressful. What can junior litigation solicitors do to enhance their professional development in the modern world, asks Gareth Raisbeck.
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FeatureContact the Risk and Compliance Section
Membership If you have a question about joining the Risk and Compliance Section, wish to renew 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 Risk and Compliance Section, including current benefits or suggestions for future ...
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FeatureIlott, Magna Carta, Brussels IV and the rights of spouses and heirs
Martin Beard, partner at Dawson Cornwell, and Ray Beard, solicitor at the Head Partnership Solicitors, discuss topical issues concerning succession law and heirship.
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FeatureSmashing the ceiling
As one of few female Asians to run an international law firm in London, Pavani Reddy has risen to the top of her profession. She speaks to Duncan Wood about the challenges of being made partner before the age of 30, taking on troublesome cases, and breaking the glass ceiling