Conveyancing

Articles

Obtaining absolute titles when leases were granted before TLATA 1996

Problems arise when unknown personal representatives have granted leases for more than 50 years, says John Coulter

Help to Buy offers benefits but it's hard work

Karen Webb warns solicitors not to jump on the housing bandwagon if they don't have the appropriate skills

Conveyancers: join our campaign to reduce delays to leasehold property purchases

Management companies should deliver leasehold information within a set time period and cost, says Eddie Goldsmith

Conveyancing: tailoring information to a client's needs

Conveyancers have a duty of care to provide clients with a level of information about a transaction that is appropriate for their particular situation, says John Coulter

Legal executives to undertake conveyancing and probate services

Lord chancellor pledges order that will extend legal executives' rights and place them on same footing as solicitors

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

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

Foundation course: reconstructing your conveyancing practice

Moving to a new conveyancing approach with technology at its heart, which allows you to keep track of any transaction at any time - and potentially involves lawyers for the other side - is a painful but necessary process, says David Pett as he shares his own recent experience