Mon Jul 19 2010
South East: dip or lift?
Even for firms specialising in tailored or niche services the dreaded double-dip is striking fear, but there is optimism too, says Jean-Yves GilgConveyancing
South East: dip or lift?
Mon Jul 05 2010
An office is a "house", Lord Neuberger decides
A building designed as a house but exclusively used as an office is a "house" for leasehold enfranchisement purposes, Lord Neuberger, the Master of the Rolls, has decided.Tue Jun 29 2010
Packed off
The death of HIPs is just one of many changes that conveyancers should keep an eye on to ensure they remain competitive and keep up with client demand, says David PartonTue Jun 15 2010
How clean is your contract?
When it comes to conveyancing, keep it simple, says Jonathan Smithers Tue May 11 2010
Update: professional negligence
Victoria Brackett and Katie Papworth consider recent decisions on expert witness immunity, summary judgment in professional indemnity cases, termination of a retainer and the latest on limitationTue May 04 2010
Mother of all battles
Two recent decisions show that the courts are increasingly prepared to transfer residence to the father where mothers repeatedly block contact arrangements. Miranda Fisher and Ayla Dogruyol reportTue Mar 23 2010
Cracking the code
Housebuilders should be aware of several changes to their duties introduced by the new consumer code for homeowners, says Dominic BeetonTue Mar 16 2010
Making amends
Two years after the ruling in Alhamrani, Philip Sinel and Nina Gurney reflect on the lessons learned for trust practitioners and the questions left unanswered