In brief
Home information packs (HIPs) are fundamentally redundant because new regulations do not require sellers to produce a HIP at the exchange of contracts, says the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Elizabeth Fitzgerald and Greville Healey discuss the construction of leases and the property rights of cohabiting couples
Chancel repair searches are no longer an optional extra. Matt Le Breton explains why
What does the new service charge code mean for property managers…and landlords? Julien Allen reports
David Thomas QC, Miles Keeping and Anthony Lavers review the Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations
Nearly a million private tenants fear eviction if they complain about the poor standards of their homes, Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) research shows.
Rumours of the death of HIPs have been greatly exaggerated, explains Peter Ambrose
Eco-friendly townies need to ensure their wind turbines have access to an unrestricted air flow, says Jean Howell
Should property lawyers be bracing themselves for more radical reform? Michael Garson reports
Bell Yard Kysen appoints senior legal PR and ex-government communications adviser, Liz Giles
Clarke Willmott boosts Southampton commercial property team with addition of partner Lee Edwards
Lime Solicitors announces four promotions