Conveyancing

Articles

28 Feb 2017

Planning for the unexpected

Recent decisions have left solicitors concerned that they are vulnerable to significant claims arising from matters beyond their control, writes Susanna Heley

21 Feb 2017

'Expect the unexpected' in 2017, conveyancers told

Firms should continue to improve the efficiency of the property market

13 Feb 2017

Government's private rental sector reforms 'self-defeating'

Conveyancer trade body criticises approach to boosting private rental supply

8 Feb 2017

A clear case for stronger SuDS legislation

Sustainable drainage systems can have a positive impact on developments and land value, but the planning process must be improved to ensure wider implementation, believes Stuart Pearce

30 Jan 2017

STL Group expands commercial search portfolio with GeoSmart drainage due diligence searches

Leading property search company launches unique reports for commercial property lawyers from the innovative environmental data provider

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

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