Legal
Opinion: How do we unlock the planning system without compromising on safety?
Prime Central London developer Alex Pope explores what could be done to improve the important but demanding Gateway process, which he says is causing 'major issues' in the new-build sector with longer…
Irwin Mitchell bolsters prime resi offering with senior hire
London-based law firm recruits Anoushka Parker as Legal Director.
Slow start for Land Registry e-signature rollout
Only one QES recorded in the first three months despite more than 1.19m applications; 'digitisation alone isn’t the answer,' says consultancy boss.
Expanding London law firm adds Real Estate Finance Partner
Anna Christou joins Spector Constant & Williams.
Forsters expands in the Middle East
HNW law firm has opened an outpost in Abu Dhabi.
Government tightens scrutiny of professional enablers in anti-corruption push
Lawyers, accountants and bankers to face new controls and compliance requirements as officials unveil latest measures to ‘drive dirty money out of the UK’.
Thirdfort deploys new ID tech to tackle deepfake risk in UK property deals
'We are in an AI arms race against fraudsters,' says iProov CEO, as Thirdfort - used by more than 1,500 businesses for ID, AML and Source-of-Funds checks - adds biometric liveness verification.
Property consultancy faces six-figure fine for unauthorised works on Grade I listed building
Court rules Knight Frank made alterations to an historic building in Bath without the necessary consents.
Required Reading: The Budget 2025 for HNWIs & business owners
Mishcon de Reya's team of tax & legal experts delivers a thorough briefing on the Autumn Budget's key announcements & policy changes - including the new High Value Council Tax Surcharge affecting £2mn+…
Westminster’s Selective Licensing Scheme is now in play
'Landmark' new regulation covers private rental homes in 15 of the Prime Central London borough's 18 wards.
Book Now: Ask the Experts – Everything you need to know about Customer Due Diligence
Latest in FCS Compliance's series of free webinars for property pros will focus on key CDD issues, including verifying complex ownership.
Land Registry launches ‘ambitious new strategy’ to ‘unlock a faster, less stressful property market’
England & Wales's official property database has set out long-term priorities as it pursues 'the digital transformation of the property market.'