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New guidance to help solicitors navigate climate change in property transactions

We’ve launched new guidance to help you handle climate risks your clients might face in property transactions.

Law Society supports property members with climate risk

A climate change and property practice note has been launched to help support property solicitors.

Westminster update: lord chancellor pressed on legal services regulation

Your weekly update from the Law Society’s public affairs team on all the latest developments and debates in Parliament and across Whitehall. This week: updated...

New two-form approach revealed after TA6 consultation

The Law Society has announced a new two-form approach following an extensive consultation about the TA6 forms used in property transactions.

Judicial review and nationally significant infrastructure projects call for evidence – Law Society response

We’ve responded to the Ministry of Justice's call for evidence on judicial review of nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs).

Legal Ombudsman business plan and budget 2025/26 – Law Society response

The Legal Ombudsman has made some welcome progress in reducing its case backlog. However, we're concerned about the pace of change and proposals to increase...

TA6 two-form approach temporarily extended following consultation

Conveyancers can continue to use both the 4th and 5th edition of the TA6 property information form beyond January 2025.

Autumn budget 2024: what it means for solicitors and clients

On 30 October, the chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the UK government’s autumn budget, announcing a suite of tax rises as she sought to fill a...

Understanding the TA6 form and digital developments in residential conveyancing

As part of the consultation around the TA6 form (5th edition, 2024), we’ve recorded two webinars on areas where members have asked questions or expressed...

SDLT refunds: companies still encouraging buyers to make unfounded claims

Warren Gordon and Morris Graham look at areas where stamp duty land tax (SDLT) repayment agents are pushing boundaries and encouraging spurious claims, including chattels...

Climate risk and conveyancing practice note consultation launched

The Law Society has launched a consultation on a practice note on climate risk and conveyancing.

What the king’s speech means for law and justice

The new UK government has set out an ambitious legislative plan and we are pleased to see the criminal justice system is on its agenda....

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