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The Return of Forfeiture - What Are the Options?

Monday, 06 June 2022

When the coronavirus pandemic began in March 2020, the UK Government sought to protect the interests of commercial tenants by placing a moratorium on landlords terminating (forfeiting) leases for non-payment of rent.

The Return of Forfeiture - What Are the Options?

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Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act - Part 2

Monday, 09 May 2022

We take a further look at the recently introduced Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022.

Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act - Part 2

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The Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022 - 10 Key Considerations

Friday, 25 March 2022

After months of anticipation, the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022 finally passed into law on 24 March 2022.

The Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022 - 10 Key Considerations

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Property Law Update - Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022

Monday, 21 March 2022

As the conflict in Ukraine continues into its fourth week with no signs that a ceasefire is imminent, western governments have been stepping up their sanctions in an attempt to cause damage to the Russian economy and its oligarchs.

Property Law Update - Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022

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Working from Home? How to Make Best Use of Your Free Office Space

Monday, 28 February 2022

The impact of COVID-19 in the property market has been extremely volatile, but working from home has become part of the new normal. As a result, companies will find themselves with surplus office space.

Working from Home? How to Make Best Use of Your Free Office Space

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Energy Efficiency Requirements for Commercial Leases

Monday, 28 February 2022

From April 2023, new legislation will come into force where it will be an offence to let a property which does not achieve a minimum 'E' efficiency standard, we look at the possible impact for landlords in England and Wales.

Energy Efficiency Requirements for Commercial Leases

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The Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill and Arbitration for Ringfenced Debts

Monday, 28 February 2022

Despite the Omicron variant continuing to cause large case numbers across England and Wales, a new Bill is intended to provide a solution to the problem of approximately £9bn in commercial rent arrears due to be outstanding by March 2022.

The Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill and Arbitration for Ringfenced Debts

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Planning Policy Revisions Champion Beauty, Design and Sustainability

Monday, 29 November 2021

Recent revision of the National Planning Policy Framework highlights the importance of design and promotes beauty in development.

Planning Policy Revisions Champion Beauty, Design and Sustainability

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Commercial Rent Arrears - Ring-fencing and Arbitration Announced

Monday, 15 November 2021

The Government last week announced a new Code of Practice and legislation to address outstanding commercial rent arrears for the Covid lockdown period.

Commercial Rent Arrears - Ring-fencing and Arbitration Announced

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Commercial Lease Rent Reviews – What Are They and What Should They Be Based on?

Friday, 12 November 2021

A rent review allows the landlord to recalculate the rent payable for the property.

Commercial Lease Rent Reviews – What Are They and What Should They Be Based on?

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What Constitutes Private Nuisance?

Tuesday, 02 November 2021

The High Court has recently considered a case of nuisance against the Ministry of Defence for noise produced by aircraft. This article looks into the specifics of that case and also what it means for these type of hearings going forward.

What Constitutes Private Nuisance?

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Do You Know Who Is Registered on Your Land Registry Title?

Monday, 01 November 2021

Where Land Registry titles for property held by partnerships or trustees are incorrectly registered in the names of the retired or even deceased, additional work is required to rectify the situation. What can you do to avoid the headache of fixing them?

Do You Know Who Is Registered on Your Land Registry Title?

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Commercial Leases - What are Authorised Guarantee Agreements?

Thursday, 14 October 2021

When owning commercial property, understanding where you and your new and previous tenants stand is incredibly important. We take an in-depth look into Authorised Guarantee Agreements.

Commercial Leases - What are Authorised Guarantee Agreements?

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The Impact of the Stamp Duty Holiday - What Do You Need to Know?

Monday, 16 August 2021

The stamp duty holiday has been well-publicised and the end of June 2021 signified the end of arguably the most significant Stamp Duty relief to date.

The Impact of the Stamp Duty Holiday - What Do You Need to Know?

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Biodiversity Net Gain - What Does This Mean for Development and Infrastructure Projects?

Monday, 12 July 2021

On 14 June, the Government announced a proposed amendment to the Environment Bill to extend the Biodiversity Net Gain requirement to Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.

Biodiversity Net Gain - What Does This Mean for Development and Infrastructure Projects?