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Property is one of the most complex areas of law. Some of it is rooted in ancient laws – but case law is constantly changing. The stakes are high, but research time is in short supply. Lexis+ Property brings all of the different sources you need together so you can find the answers you need, fast.

Transferring property

This topic includes a suite of Practice Notes and Precedents covering all aspects of the process of buying and selling land, including conditional contracts and contracts entered into by insolvency practitioners.

Leasing property

Commercial property is a staple for many property lawyers. Coronavirus has introduced changes for landlords and tenants – we’ve taken them and published a suite of precedent Pandemic lease clauses.

Property development

We have a broad range of Practice Notes and Precedents for this specialised and complex area. Structured logically – site acquisition, vacant possession, structuring a development project, overage, and rights of light.

Property disputes

Clear, concise practice notes have direct links to relevant cases, legislation, guidance and commentary. Our daily news feeds and weekly highlights keep you informed of new cases, and legislation.

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Latest Property Q&As

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In terms of the Law Society’s Conveyancing Protocol 2019, can a solicitor who is a member of the Conveyancing Quality Scheme charge a fee for a notice to complete if there is no provision in the contract for such fee to be charged?
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Party A is buying a property for which a deed of covenant is required at completion in favour of the adjoining owners (there are 2 registered proprietors). One of the registered proprietors has stated that he has sold his share in the property to party B, but the land registry entries do not show this (and so it is not known if the transfer did not happen or if the transfer to party B has not been registered). Whom should be referred to in the deed of covenant?
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An Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) agreement has been signed by both parties but not dated, and is held by the landlord pending completion. The tenant then changes its mind and wishes to withdraw, on the grounds that the AST has not been completed yet. Can the landlord date the agreement and enforce?
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Could you confirm what contracts must be used at a sale of auction and provide precedents; Can you confirm whether a council can refuse to grant a lease extension where there are outstanding service charges? A leaseholder wishes to purchase the remaining 50% shared equity from the council, do you have a precedent contract and transfer?
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What is the position in a conveyancing transaction if it is not possible to complete because of coronavirus (COVID-19)?
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Associated legal terms

Dispossession

The removal of someone from occupation of land.

Fit out

The term used to describe the work carried out to a property to make the interior space suitable for occupation, often used in relation to office, retail and restaurant developments, where the shell construction is completed by the developer or landlord, and the interior works by the tenant.

Mixed use scheme

A term to used to describe a development which comprises a mix of commercial, office, retail, hotel or leisure with residential use.
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