Who’s who?
Robert Wood considers what a recent case of attempted identity fraud can teach us about adapting our processes to beat the scammers
Money for nothing
Property fraud is rising fast, with increasingly sophisticated scams putting buyers, sellers and conveyancers at risk. Claire Revell outlines the key warning signs and the practical steps firms can take to protect clients and safeguard their own exposure
Finding the source
Rebecca Atkinson considers source of funds and wealth, and outlines the level of due diligence needed to meet your compliance obligations
Six signs of money laundering – and how to spot them
Richard Simms from AMLCC sets out how to identify money laundering in property transactions
Features and opinion
Compulsory reading
New legislation signals the start of the reform of the compulsory purchase process. Liz Paraskeva looks at what’s changing and what to expect later this year
Climate concerns
Climate change is becoming a key area of risk for conveyancers. Sarah Sargent outlines how solicitors can address climate-related risks proportionately and meet their duties to clients without adding unnecessary complexity
Who’s who?
Robert Wood considers what a recent case of attempted identity fraud can teach us about adapting our processes to beat the scammers
What a relief
Julie Butler explores how farms will be affected by the increased inheritance tax relief threshold, new spouse transfer rules and the ongoing risks around valuation, occupation and trading status, and how practitioners can maximise these opportunities for their clients
Modern life
Sarah Dwight looks at what’s involved in selling a house through the modern method of auction, potential pitfalls and risks, and what conveyancers need to look out for
Ethical matters
With regulatory penalties becoming more frequent, Nigel West considers two high-profile disciplinary cases involving property practitioners