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Building Safety Guidance for Conveyancers: Key Checks
Originally published December 2023. Updated October 2026. Building safety guidance for conveyancers should help answer three connected questions: what is known about the building, what financial protections apply to the lease, and what does the mortgage lender require? This article originally reported an update to the Conveyancing Association’s guidance. It now sets out practical checks…
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CQS Purchase of a Leasehold Policy
The Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) establishes key management standards for leasehold property transactions, focusing on financial implications, ground rents, marketability, extended mortgage terms, management information, referrals, and building safety procedures. Comprehensive reporting ensures clients are well-informed about lease liabilities and obligations prior to exchange.