Reference Briefings
What real impact would a public register of beneficial owners have on the UK property sector?
The new draft Bill promises more transparency in the UK property industry, but will it cause headaches for estate agents, solicitors and developers - and will it put off overseas investors?
Understanding Easements: What you don’t know can hurt you
Uncovering an easement can either be a blessing or a medieval curse - just don’t leave it up to chance, says Goodman Derrick's Morgan Wolfe...
Watch: GDPR explained in three short videos
On 25 May 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into force, overhauling data protection law across the EU, including the UK
Required Reading: The Budget 2017 for HNWIs & business owners
Mishcon de Reya delivers a handy briefing on the Budget 2017, outlining which policies have implications for high net worth individuals and business owners.
Understanding the risks of tax evasion in property transactions
With tough new rules now in place, it's important not just to do the right thing, but to be seen to be clearly doing the right thing – and being able to prove it, says Edward Powles
Ranked: The most off-putting neighbourly noises for would-be property buyers
39% of buyers would put up with noisy neighbours if they could negotiate on price, says an estate agency in August
In defence of the leasehold system
Measures to prevent abuse are welcome, but let's not forget the leasehold structure has created and maintained some of our best loved urban landscapes...
Over two-thirds of fall-throughs are preventable – here’s how…
Buying agent Sally Fraser offers some pointers on keeping property transactions in bed...
Ground Rent Scandal: How a collective blindspot came into view
Alan Edwards examines the origins and potential repercussions of what's been described as 'the PPI of the property industry'...
Please Release RE: How to change a restrictive covenant on development land
Have you heard of Section 84?
Currency Matters: Understanding how currency shifts affect global property markets
Knight Frank's Taimur Khan delivers a briefing on the implications of currency movements on residential real estate markets
Endeavouring to be Clear: Understanding obligation terms in real estate contracts
A legal briefing from Mishcon de Reya