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Brave new world: the property market post-credit crunch

Conveyancers should balance caution with sensible investment to take advantage of the recent upturn in the housing market, advises Richard Barnett

Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery replaces distress

Landlords will mourn the passing of distress as their rights are diluted under the new regime, say Paul Greatholder and Peter Dawson

Taking it all on trust

Declarations of trust are an effective method of protecting an individual's interest in a property, says Meera Gabriel

Survival of the fittest: how conveyancers can thrive in the current climate

Dematerialisation and adaptability are key for firms looking to unlock the potential of the? conveyancing industry, believes Peter Rodd

Commerical property: new year, new challenge

Commercial property developers will have to grapple with a number of changes in 2014, as the impact of the new pre-application consultation requirements and sustainable...

Super-agencies and the regulation of financial markets

Paul Stanley QC examines the extent to which the EU can delegate powers

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

Avoiding circular arguments in costs budgeting disputes

Eleanor Kilner explains why prevention rather than cure is the best strategy