Property Law Library
This section of the site contains articles, case reports and other material written by our expert team of highly experienced and knowledgable barristers, solicitors and legal commentators, with links to the original sources where available.
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Modification of Covenants
Ian Quayle explores a recent tribunal decision addressing the modification of restrictive covenants to permit the use of a residential property as a children’s care home. Ian examines the legal principles applied, the balance between private property rights and public...
After Grenfell
Phase 2 of the Grenfell inquiry report was published in September. Ian Quayle considers its implications for property practitioners. The recent publication of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry: Phase 2 Report (inquiry report) on 4 September 2024 (tinyurl.com/...
Q&A with Ian Quayle: 2024 in Review for Residential Property Lawyers
As 2024 draws to a close, we spoke with Ian Quayle, founder of IQ Legal Training, to review the key issues and developments that have shaped residential conveyancing this year. From the complexities of the Building Safety Act to evolving trends like digital...
Ground-Breaking Collaboration Tackles Issue of Restrictions
Joe Douglass discusses HM Land Registry's collaboration with IQ Legal Training to reduce requisitions caused by restrictions, offering guidance, tips, and training to help conveyancers submit accurate applications. On 5 December, the Customer Training Team from HM...
Why Compliance With CQS Matters
Sarah Keegan highlights the importance of compliance with the Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) for law firms to enhance best practices, mitigate risks, align with regulatory expectations, attract lenders, and remain competitive in the evolving conveyancing sector. ...
How To Do a Lease Renewal – Part 11
“It should be easy to explain what happens on a lease renewal, but it’s not.” In this final instalment, Michael Lever, The Rent Review Specialist, unpacks the complexities of lease renewals, from legal nuances and statutory terms to shifting tenant preferences and...
Embracing Digital Pioneers: A Crucial Shift for Law Firms in the Age of Gen Z and Millennials
Dye & Durham discuss how law firms must embrace digital transformation, driven by Millennial and Gen Z expectations for technology integration, to remain competitive, attract talent, and enhance client satisfaction. As Millennials and Gen Z rise to...
We All Make Mistakes – It’s Just How Many
Peter Ambrose explores the challenges of risk management in residential conveyancing, examining how firms can balance error prevention with commercial realities. Drawing on his experience as CEO of The Partnership and Legalito, he provides practical examples of...
The New NPPF – What Does It Say, and What Does That Mean?
The Government has published the NPPF1 and it takes effect for all development management decisions from 12 December 20242, whereas for the purposes of plan-making this version of the Framework will generally take effect from 12 March 20253. In this article Tom...
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