All Property commercial articles
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FeatureCommercial property: Space race
Since the pandemic ushered in new work patterns, prime commercial property’s chasing pack has fallen further behind the market’s leaders. There are knock-on effects for property lawyers, reports Maria Shahid.
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NewsCommercial leasehold, consent and corpses on law reform agenda
Law Commission unveils wide-ranging list of areas for potential reform, which will also include product liability and ownerless land.
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NewsFormer Unite boss ignored lawyers’ contract warnings
Law firm Slater Heelis made it clear there were issues with contract for Birmingham hotel and conference centre.
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NewsNew practice note for conveyancers on climate change
Law Society publishes voluntary guidance to help solicitors cope with a complex new challenge.
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FeatureRoom at the top
Lawyers are fighting to stay on the right side of the market’s ‘bifurcation’, while a slowdown in transactions is fuelling disputes.
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NewsSociety unveils 'two-form' approach to TA6
Separate 'before and after offer' forms designed to make process of gathering property information straightforward.
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NewsCouncil and legal advice service clash over proposed rent rise of 562,000%
Council says Waterloo Action Centre, which pays a peppercorn rent, is ineligible for further cash until it signs a new lease.
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NewsCommission revisits 'fragmented and inaccessible' compulsory purchase law
Piecemeal reforms over the past two decades have complicated the current legislative framework.
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News'Avoidable errors' costing conveyancers £19m, says Land Registry
Analysis based on £5 to fix a clerical error and £30 where third parties have to be chased.
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FeaturePlace makers
Our changing retail habits have disfigured the UK’s high streets. But planners are fighting back, which is reflected in creative instructions for property lawyers. Maria Shahid reports.
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OpinionMake sure you have your say on proposed climate risk and conveyancing practice note
There is still time to respond to the Law Society's consultation, which runs until 31 October.
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NewsFirm hire: Freeths recruits real estate partner
Paul Lloyd specialises in high volume and high value sales, acquisitions and developments.
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NewsFirm hire: Thrings appoints commercial property partner
Salma Maqsood serves as junior vice president for Bristol Law Society and as a social mobility ambassador for the Law Society.