Property

Articles

2 May 2017

Solicitor who made up 'secret trust' legacy story struck off

Solicitor took money from estate to cover up for conveyancing error

18 Apr 2017

GeoSmart adds Ambiental data to enhance its flood risk assessments

Unique combination raises the bar on flood risk assessment, providing unparalleled peace of mind for property professionals

18 Apr 2017

Charging orders on land

Stephanie Tozer and James Tipler discuss the process of applying for an interim charging order and the applicant's duty of full and frank disclosure

18 Apr 2017

The problems with letting agent fees

Tessa Shepperson looks more closely at the charges that tenants are being asked to pay and considers whether a total fee ban is the only fair option

11 Apr 2017

Patience is a virtue

There is no secret recipe to getting reform proposals through government, but solicitors can play a major role, explains Professor Nick Hopkins, law commissioner for property, family, and trust law

7 Apr 2017

GeoSmart partners with Ashdown for enhanced land quality and site redevelopment reports

Partnership means clients will now have access to a wider range of services to help with site redevelopment

4 Apr 2017

There's no quick fix for the housing market

Julian Boswall and Alex Minhinick discuss the recent housing white paper, a report on the community infrastructure levy, and compensation in compulsory purchase cases

28 Mar 2017

Restrictive covenants indemnity insurance: Safety net or racket?

Andrew Cash and Catherine Stanbury consider the reality of a future owner's liability for their predecessor's breach of property restrictions