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Real Estate Legal Digest: 8 legal & policy changes to watch
Beginning a brand new series for PrimeResi, Boodle Hatfield's experts distil the latest legal developments impacting the property sector, and key legislation on the horizon...
‘We are in a state of limbo’: Where next for leasehold reform?
Current situation 'makes it difficult both for practitioners to advise clients and for leaseholders to decide what to do', warns the ALEP.
Required Reading: How to avoid a legal nightmare when selling an historic estate
When a large, historic estate is being sold out of the family, it's not just an emotional process, it's also a legally tricky one too.
Family Fortunes: Have we reached peak property inheritance?
With recent data revealing that over 50s now hold nearly 80% of all of the UK’s privately held housing wealth, Gemma Mallett runs through the oft-misunderstood rules surrounding gifts of properties.
Required Reading: Buying properties on Central London estates
Mishcon de Reya's Fiona Callaghan walks us through some key legal considerations and things to look out for when buying a home on one of Central London's Great Estates.
UK’s new overseas property register picks up international innovation award
Business network the CRF described the ROE as a 'true display of agile innovation from Companies House'
Top law firm launches ‘more human’ conveyancing brand
National law firm has created a new identity for its personal conveyancing division, while refreshing its well-established main brand.
High-end real estate specialist steps up in round of partner promotions at BDB Pitmans
Lorna du Sautoy's wide-ranging practice incorporates prime and super-prime London resi, luxury property assets & proptech.
AI due diligence platform secures £7.5mn backing for residential expansion
Orbital Witness has raised £7.5mn to expand into the residential conveyancing market.
Fundamental reform of residential tenancies: How this could work in practice for Estates & Private Clients
As the long-awaited Renters Reform Bill makes its way through Parliament, lawyer Kevin Kennedy talks us through what possible the end of the section 21 process could mean for property owners.
Long live our new King, long may he reign (over your property)
The new King isn't short of a castle or two, but legal expert Jess Rice looks at the rare circumstances in which the Crown could legitimately take control of yours.
Burges Salmon appoints new head of Real Estate Services
Rick Read takes charge of the independent law firm's Real Estate department.