Property

Articles

17 Jan 2017

Don't be presumptuous

Natasha Rees, Lauren Archer, and Miri Stickland consider the lack of clarity on sustainable developments, cautionary drafting tales, and precarious rights over communal areas

17 Jan 2017

Home-buying process to blame for complaints against conveyancers

Good communication can reassure clients, says chief ombudsman

6 Jan 2017

Tmgroup partners with GeoSmart to offer drainage due diligence reports for lawyers

Commercial property practitioners will be able to access the full range of reports on sustainable drainage systems for their clients

22 Dec 2016

Mind what you say

John de Waal QC advises on the enforceability of anti-oral variation clauses following decisions in Globe and MWB

22 Dec 2016

Speeding up the planning process

Richard Harwood QC discusses proposals made by the Neighbourhood Planning Bill and whether they will achieve the aim of streamlining the planning system

22 Dec 2016

A bite-sized update on the Energy Efficiency Regulations

Edward Glass advises practitioners on preparing their landlord clients for the minimum energy efficiency standards

22 Dec 2016

SDLT surcharge: A difficult and unfair tax

The complexities of the new SDLT regime pose a number of traps for unwary conveyencers, warns Paul Clark

22 Dec 2016

The other side of Airbnb

Lessee- or tenant-landlords hoping to advertise their property for short-term stays must be aware of the risks they face, cautions Riccardo Calzavara