Updates
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NewsStay informed and ahead at the Law Society conveyancing convention
Joanne Parsons outlines what will be covered at the upcoming online conveyancing convention on 17 June 2025, and what you can expect to learn
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NewsAI and smart buildings
This report examines the intersection between artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things (IoT) technologies and smart buildings in the property sector.
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NewsNew guide on the Building Safety Act published
The Law Society’s Conveyancing and Land Law Committee have produced a guide for members on the Building Safety Act 2022
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NewsNew conveyancing forms launched
In an effort to make more information available upfront, trade and representative bodies have updated some important conveyancing forms.
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NewsNew model for shared ownership
In September 2020, the government proposed a new national model for shared ownership.
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NewsGovernment responds to the public consultation on the European Electronic Communications Code
In 2019, the government consulted on its proposed approach to implementation of the European Electronic Communications Code Directive.The government has now published its reponse to the consultation
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NewsUK Finance to move the Mortgage Lenders' Handbook to a new webpage
UK Finance will be moving the Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook to a new webpage on 29 July 2020.
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NewsIndustry guidance on re-opening the home-moving market safely
The Law Society has endorsed pan-industry guidance for conveyancers advising clients on house moves during coronavirus (COVID-19) measures.
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NewsLand Registry changes to property transactions during coronavirus (COVID-19)
HM Land Registry has taken a temporary step towards accepting electronic signatures on deeds, and relaxed some identity verification rules.
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NewsCoronavirus (COVID-19): Guidance for using the variation agreement
The Law Society has released advice on using the variation agreement during COVID-19 measures, including a draft specimen clause.
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NewsReminder of Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard deadline – 1 April 2020
From 1 April 2020, the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards will apply to all residential properties let on “relevant tenancies”
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NewsLaw Society updates TA6 form
The Law Society has published an updated Property Information Form (TA6) and explanatory notes, with changes to four areas, including Japanese knotweed and flood risk
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NewsLaw Commission publishes options for reforming valuation in leasehold enfranchisement
On 9 January, the Law Commission published a report setting out options to reduce leasehold enfranchisment costs
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NewsLand Registry publishes updated guidance on digital mortgages
Land Registry has updated its guidance pages on digital mortgages. There are three guides - for homeowners, mortgage lenders and conveyancers
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NewsMHCLG consults on repeal of section 21
The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) has launched a consultation on implementing the government’s decision to remove Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 and improving section 8 eviction grounds
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NewsLaw Society welcomes report on the regulation of property agents
The Law Society has welcomed the Regulation of Property Agents: Working Group’s recommendation that property agencies should be regulated
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NewsLaw Society publishes guide on Code for Completion by Post
The Law Society has published the latest version of the Code for Completion by Post. It has been amended to clarify the position following the Court of Appeal ruling in Dreamvar in 2018
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NewsMHCLG publishes new consumer guides on home buying and selling
They set out information about the process generally, the different professionals involved, the steps towards completing a property transaction, and where to find further information. We are pleased that the government has engaged with the Law Society and other stakeholders to prepare these guides
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NewsDo you think there should be a specific CON29DW for new-build properties?
The Drainage and Water Searches Network (DWSN) is currently undertaking an informal consultation to seek conveyancers’ views on the development of a specific CON29DW for new-build properties
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NewsLaw Society responds to Law Commission leasehold consultation
Moves to make it easier for leaseholders to take control of their freeholds through right to manage have been broadly welcomed by the Law Society of England and Wales, in response to the Law Commission’s consultation