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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...

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...

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...

Cyber insurance: Can you really live without it?

Frances Lodge

The importance of 'time keeping

District Judge Nigel Law urges solicitors to be mindful of the judges and court staff and follow the timetable set out by the court