The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill, introduced by the Conservative government last November, was successfully pushed through Parliament and received Royal Assent following the announcement of the general election.
Businesses and the CBI are calling for Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to freeze the business rates multiplier which will be announced in the Autumn Statement this November.
Most of us are concerned about the global impact of climate change, and the effect ever changing weather patterns may have on our lives, both personally and professionally.
In the Healthcare sector, we are currently seeing a high volume of pharmacy tenants approaching our GP clients and asking to transfer their rights and obligations under their pharmacy lease to another party.
With the rise of cohabiting couples purchasing property together, it has become increasingly important to protect the rights of both parties individually in case of unforeseen circumstances such as relationship breakdown - enter the declaration of trust!
Option agreements are commonly used by developers when applying for planning permission on a site. In this blog, we explore the benefits of option agreements and important points to consider when entering into them.
It is generally assumed that law firms adopting AI-based software can benefit from improved efficiency, accuracy and cost-effectiveness, which are all benefits linked to improving services for clients.
Part of the role of the development agreement is to secure delivery of a project to the required quality, on time and on budget. We provide our key considerations.
On 28 March 2023 the Law Commission announced a review of the right to renew business tenancies which is currently set out in Part 2 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.
The Renters (Reform) Bill had its first reading in the House of Commons on Wednesday 17 May. Its aim is to improve the short-term rental market by increasing regulation and imposing additional restrictions on private landlords.
Many charities claim business rates relief in respect of property they occupy. Depending upon the rateable value of the property in question this can represent a significant saving for the charity each year.
Rent deposits are a type of security taken by landlords to protect against the risk of a tenant failing to pay rent or breaching other covenants in a lease. The two most common ways in which rent deposits can be held are by a charge or a trust.
Permitted Development rights allow certain development to be carried out without the need to navigate the full planning process. Nevertheless, there may still be hurdles to overcome.
