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Mortgage Market Review is a good move

A slightly longer time frame is a small price to pay for the added stability to the property market that the new mortgage application process will bring, believes Kathryn Taylor

Off the hook: protecting your firm against mortgage fraud

With a greater onus on conveyancers to show they are actively protecting themselves and their clients against mortgate fraud, Peter Rodd shares his tips on how firms can avoid falling prey to criminals - and bearing the financial consequences

Crossing the line: neighbour property disputes

Litigators need to propound to their clients the benefits of mediation in property disputes to cut down on the expensive and time-consuming battles through the courts, say Brie Stevens-Hoare QC and Rupert Cohen

Mortgage fraud update

The risk of property fraud remains real, even in less positive times, says Jonathan Wyles, as he asks whether tougher deterrents could be the answer

Courts find in favour of landlords over residential service charges

Helen Pickard considers several significant cases from last year, including BDW Trading Ltd and Daejan

Residential property update: rights over commons and special conditions

Anyone concerned about the erosion of public open space in our cities should take note of Evans v Conservators of Wimbledon and Putney Commons, says Glenda Ferneyhough, as she rounds up the latest developments in residential property law

Help to Buy: government scheme will throw up more work and new challenges

John Coulter manoeuvres conveyancers around the potential pitfalls of the mortgage guarantee and equity loan schemes

Where chancel repair searches are still required

Overriding interests are legally binding against a landowner even if not apparent from an inspection of the title register or unregistered deeds. Largely these are of considerable historic origin and include interests such as “manorial” rights and rights for churches to claim a contribution towards chancel repair.