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Preparing for the Proposed ‘Mansion Tax’: Practical Implications for Residential Conveyancers
The proposed introduction of a surcharge on high-value dwellings (popularly referred to as the “mansion tax”) has generated considerable comment…
Winners Revealed: The Conveyancing Awards Unveils Its Class Of 2026
The best of the best from the conveyancing profession and wider property industry were recognised at the inaugural Conveyancing Awards, held yesterday…
Case Chasers: Ian Quayle in Conversation with Richard Carter
Ian Quayle sits down with Richard Carter from Martin Tolhurst Solicitors to discuss the evolution of modern conveyancing practice, and the key…
The Accountability Statement
Imagine that every supplier involved in a property transaction were required to publish a one-page accountability statement alongside their report…
Improving the Energy Performance of Privately Rented Homes
On 21 January 2026, the Government published its paper ‘Improving the energy performance of privately rented homes’ in response to its February 2025…
Case Chasers Podcast - Episode 10 - Conveyancing in Focus
Ian Quayle recently convened with Simon Law for another captivating discussion on the Case Chasers podcast by Property Law UK, delving into the…
Case Chasers Podcast Episode 9
Ian Quayle (IQ): Hi everyone and welcome. My name is Ian Quayle from IQ Legal Training. This is a podcast on behalf of Property Law UK. I'm delighted…
Successors in Title
There is nothing in the Party Wall Act 1996 to say that a purchaser will be bound by obligations in a party wall award entered into by their…
Commons Registration Act 2006
Section 15 of the Commons Act 2006 pertains to the registration of land as a town or village green. It outlines the conditions under which land can be…
Looks Do Count! Can Aesthetic Considerations Be Protected by Restrictive Covenants?
In the recent case of Awinoron & Anor v London Borough of Barking and Dagenham [UKUT 139 (LC)], the Upper Tribunal tackled a compelling question: can…
Licenced Conveyancer Training
Why you should consider asking your employer to invest in training you as a Licensed Conveyancer – with a free to use business case template for you…
Issues on Your PII Underwriter’s Radar for 2024
When preparing for your next PII renewal it is always useful to know what issues might be troubling your underwriter. Here’s what the solicitors’ PII…
North Yorkshire Gets Instant Access to Local Land Charges
Article contributed by HM Land Registry On 1 April 2023, seven district authorities in North Yorkshire merged with the county council to become the…
Register of Overseas Entities
Register of Overseas Entities, Ian Quayle, CEO, IQ Legal Training Ian Quayle discusses key changes to the overseas entities and the economic crime…
Meet the Authors
Article by Editor Clair Peel By now I am sure you will be aware that Property Law UK’s distinguished team of guest editors comprises experienced…
Additional Enquiries
Additional enquiries are almost an inevitable part of conveyancing. In some cases they are relevant and necessary, but that is not always true. In…
Electric Charging Points
The UK government announced a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2040 and by 2050, this raises some issues for property lawyers...
Civil and Tribunal procedure
Civil Procedure Rules The Civil Procedure Rules can be accessed from the Ministry of Justice site. To access this part of the site click here…
Guarantees and indemnities
Guarantee and indemnity distinguished Pitts v Jones [2007] EWCA Civ 1301 Summary This Court of Appeal decision refines (and unfortunately complicates)…
Execution by companies
Land Registry Execution of deeds See The Land Registry Practice Guide 08 - Execution of deeds which deals with the execution of deeds, generally and…
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