Property

Articles

7 Jun 2017

SDLT: Be in full possession of the facts

The SDLT regime for residential property is complex and solicitors must ensure they understand the full fact pattern of their client's case before advising, explains Elizabeth Small

7 Jun 2017

Risky business?

A panel of leading experts discuss the dangers facing conveyancers and how best to minimise their impact should they strike your practice

7 Jun 2017

The Dreamvar nightmare

Susan Hopcraft discusses the recent decision in Dreamvar v Mishcon de Reya and the warning flags it raises regarding identity fraud in conveyancing

7 Jun 2017

The business rates revaluation storm

Colette Krawczyk considers the impact of the recent revaluation on occupiers and landlords and the reliefs available

5 Jun 2017

Trust of land: when to make a Bagum order

Stephen Boyd considers the discretionary power of the court to make orders giving one party the first right to bid under section 14 of TOLATA

30 May 2017

Tackling some knotty issues

Amy Sevier considers several recent cases, including a welcome decision regarding Japanese knotweed and a ruling affecting tenants advertising their properties on Airbnb

26 May 2017

Law Society abused dominant position over CQS training courses

Chancery Lane maintains decisions were taken in good faith and in the public interest

23 May 2017

Ready, willing, and able to complete?

With Brexit on the horizon, Cecily Crampin and Antony Tanney provide a timely reminder of the legal options available to sellers in periods of economic uncertainty