Reference Briefings
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…
Things landlords need to know about incoming rental reforms
John D Wood & Co.'s Head of Lettings, Tanya Hasking, sheds light on the main changes landlords can expect from a raft of reforms targeting the private rented sector.
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.
Why we need to build collaboration & flexibility into plans for housing delivery
A considered response to Michael Gove's latest proposals to boost housebuilding, from the Savills ESG and Urban Design teams.
Oona Collins on leadership: Exquisite service is about doing, not saying
The global executive coach behind some of the biggest names in property looks at seven ways to deliver the levels of service that HNW clients & customers demand.
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...
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.
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.
Property Industry Reactions: Rental Reform Bill promises ‘a once-in-a-generation overhaul of housing laws’
Wide-ranging updates to rental rules include the long-promised abolition of Section 21 'no fault' evictions.
Why mortgage rates will not return to recent lows any time soon
Professors Alper Kara and Muhammad Ali Nasir explain the factors moving mortgage markets right now - and what borrowers should expect in the coming months and years...