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Memory lane
Courts fees increase, the race to the bar and illegitimate persons: a stroll down Gazette memory lane.
The week in 60 seconds - digested news
A round-up of the week’s news.
Property data row: Society urged to withdraw latest conveyancing form
Chancery Lane released new TA6 form to reflect National Trading Standards guidance on 'material information' required for property listings.
MPs probe home buying and selling process
Levelling up, housing and communities committee to investigate role of conveyancers, information provision, referral fees and estate agent regulation.
Building better
Economic and ecological challenges have combined to focus attention on the perceived shortcomings of 70-year-old landlord and tenant legislation. Maria Shahid reports on how this is affecting the commercial property market and the litigators who work in it.
Paper trials: Conveyancing and the Building Safety Act
Solicitors are turning down leasehold instructions, blaming unacceptable professional risks. New Law Society guidance will help but fresh legislation is still needed, hears Maria Shahid.
Letters roundup: 12 April 2024
A small win over insurers, Chris Mullin’s moral obligation and a retirement charge: your letters to the editor.
Letters roundup: 5 April 2024
Digital property information protocol, whiplash portal rebuff and remote working and productivity: your letters to the editor.
Letters roundup: 22 March 2024
Reality of homelessness in Liverpool, employer justice, and going with your gut: your letters to the editor.
