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SRA Accounts Rules: 'A welcome change

The proposed overhaul of the Accounts Rules attempts to strike a balance between the administrative burden on firms and the protection of client money, writes Jennifer Martin

'Eat what you kill' will not make lockstep extinct

Lockstep agreements offer security and shared success; rather than scrapping them, firms should concentrate on getting them right, advises Mark Briegal

SDLT traps for the unwary

Conor Brindley and Matt O'Brien advise on the fairly innocuous situations that could lead to purchasers paying the new additional rate of stamp duty land tax

The practical implications of changes to precedent H

The new form is likely to make the process of agreeing budgets and conducting CCMCs more challenging, warns Steve Davies

Fundraising is still big news for the charity sector

Sarah Clune considers various legal developments that will affect charities in the coming months, including the introduction of the Charities Act and the PSC register requirements

Land Registry fraud and errors

Glenda Ferneyhough discusses recent cases considering errors in registrations, negligence costs, event fees, and noise nuisance claims

Understand new drainage guidance to protect your clients

Sustainable drainage solutions are a clear priority in guidance from planning authorities

Don't let your renewal proposal let you down

The proposal form is an opportunity to showcase your firm's credentials to insurers and establish a good exchange of information, so don't miss out, writes Ryan Senior