Property

Articles

21 Feb 2017

That proposed new basement: Does it require planning permission?

Alec Samuels considers whether the construction of a basement is a development or an engineering operation, and what form of planning law applies

21 Feb 2017

Security of tenure in almshouse accommodation

Amy Sevier considers recent cases on the reasonableness of service charges, implied terms in contracts, and who should take on the costs of replacement fire doors

21 Feb 2017

'Expect the unexpected' in 2017, conveyancers told

Firms should continue to improve the efficiency of the property market

13 Feb 2017

Government's private rental sector reforms 'self-defeating'

Conveyancer trade body criticises approach to boosting private rental supply

10 Feb 2017

Housing reforms receive mixed reception

Government to consult Law Commission over leasehold reform

8 Feb 2017

A clear case for stronger SuDS legislation

Sustainable drainage systems can have a positive impact on developments and land value, but the planning process must be improved to ensure wider implementation, believes Stuart Pearce

31 Jan 2017

Landlord and tenant law: Where are we now?

Tessa Shepperson discusses some of the significant changes that have taken place in the private rented sector over the past year, and some that are yet to come

30 Jan 2017

STL Group expands commercial search portfolio with GeoSmart drainage due diligence searches

Leading property search company launches unique reports for commercial property lawyers from the innovative environmental data provider