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Irwin Mitchell bolsters real estate disputes team
William Scott has joined the national law firm's property division from Bates Wells.
London law firm ‘significantly strengthens’ residential property team
Double promotion at law firm Bishop & Sewell.
Irwin Mitchell ‘combines’ with Scottish law firm WJM
Irwin Mitchell continues its expansion drive with an investment in Scotland.
Book Now: Free AML compliance guidance for art market professionals
FCS Compliance presents: "HMRC Interventions & Avoiding Penalties - Practical guidance for the art market on ensuring AML compliance"
Understanding PECR: Implications for UK estate agents’ marketing practices
In the ever-evolving landscape of data protection regulations, estate agents in the UK are urged to familiarise themselves with the Privacy & Electronic Communications Regulations, as they impact marketing…
‘Significant flaws’ in register of overseas entities allow property owners to flaunt transparency rules, finds study
"There is no point building a dam halfway across a river," say academics as they outline ten ways to close multiple loopholes in the Register of Overseas Entities.
New official guidance on terms used in property listings
National Trading Standards has updated its rulebook for sales and rental listings, and clarified how estate agents should handle offers.
Countryside Codes: On navigating rural planning regimes
Many HNWIs have been looking to put down roots outside of London in recent years, only to find themselves up against some complex planning issues;
HM Treasury seeks views on AML compliance reform
Four options to reform AML provision have been proposed by the government.
The Guardian: MPs must close loophole to drive out dirty money from UK property
'The job must not be half-done,' warns The Guardian, as an important piece of legislation is put on ice for the Summer holidays.
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.