Real Estate

Break Clause Reminder for Landlords and Tenants - Exercise Caution!

Friday, 11 November 2022

Break clauses have been a rich source of judicial commentary in recent years. Questions about what constitutes vacant possession, notice requirements, notice period issues and condition compliance have produced a great deal of litigation.

Break Clause Reminder for Landlords and Tenants - Exercise Caution!

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Could the Judgement on a Recent Property Dispute Case Affect My Partnership Tenancy?

Monday, 04 July 2022

A 2022 High Court decision has highlighted the importance of ensuring that partnership tenancies are properly managed, to avoid unexpected problems arising down the line.

Could the Judgment on a Recent Property Dispute Case Affect My Partnership Tenancy?

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Are Ground Rents a Thing of the Past?

Thursday, 23 June 2022

The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 which comes into force on 30 June 2022 will put an end to ground rents on all new leases.

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Residential Leasehold Reform - Change Is Coming

Monday, 06 June 2022

Amid mounting pressure on the Government to address longstanding concerns about the way in which residential leaseholds are governed, many proposed legislative interventions were introduced in the Queen's speech on 10 May 2022, with further change likely.

Residential Leasehold Reform - Change Is Coming

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Leases - Negotiating Heads of Terms

Monday, 06 June 2022

This is the first in a series of articles exploring some of the key issues to be considered when agreeing heads of terms and negotiating the provisions of a commercial lease.

Corporate Real Estate

The Long-Term Environmental Targets

Monday, 06 June 2022

The Government announced new, long-term environmental targets on 16 March 2022 which are said to support the Environment Act 2021. The targets are aimed at supporting the Government’s vision of looking after the environment.

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?

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

Articles & Blogs Commercial Real Estate

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

Articles & Blogs Commercial Real Estate

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

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

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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