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RAAC in Commercial Property - what is it and what should you do about it?

Thursday, 12 October 2023

If you are an owner or an occupier of a commercial property you need to know what RAAC is and how it could affect you and impact your property.

RAAC in Commercial Property - what is it and what should you do about it?

Articles & Blogs Real Estate

Rateable value and opposed lease renewals - A tenant's claim for statutory compensation under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954

Wednesday, 11 October 2023

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.

Rateable value and opposed lease renewals - A tenant's claim for statutory compensation under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954

Articles & Blogs Real Estate

Climate change - Considering the global impact on property

Wednesday, 11 October 2023

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.

Climate change - Considering the global impact on property

Articles & Blogs Healthcare Real Estate

What Happens When Your Tenant Applies to Assign Their Lease?

Tuesday, 01 August 2023

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.

What Happens When Your Tenant Applies to Assign Their Lease?

Articles & Blogs Real Estate

Declaration of Trust - Everything You Need to Know

Wednesday, 26 July 2023

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!

Declaration of Trust - Everything You Need to Know

Articles & Blogs Real Estate

Option Agreements - Benefits for Developers and Points to Consider

Friday, 21 July 2023

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.

Option Agreements - Benefits for Developers and Points to Consider

Articles & Blogs Real Estate

How Law Firms Are Approaching AI and its Impact within the Commercial Property Sector

Monday, 03 July 2023

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.

How Law Firms Are Approaching AI and its Impact within the Commercial Property Sector.

Articles & Blogs Real Estate

The Use of a Development Agreement In Achieving Project Delivery

Monday, 03 July 2023

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.

The Use of a Development Agreement In Achieving Project Delivery

Articles & Blogs Real Estate

The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 Is Under Review by the Law Commission - What Does this Mean for Business Tenancies?

Monday, 03 July 2023

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 Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 Is Under Review by the Law Commission - What Does this Mean for Business Tenancies?

Articles & Blogs Real Estate

The Renters (Reform) Bill - Will this Affect You?

Tuesday, 27 June 2023

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.

The Renters (Reform) Bill - Will this Affect You?

Articles & Blogs Charities Real Estate

Sharing Space with a Non-Charitable Trading Subsidiary - Now That's a Relief!

Thursday, 08 June 2023

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.

Sharing Space with a Non-Charitable Trading Subsidiary - Now That's a Relief!

Articles & Blogs Real Estate

Rent Deposit Deeds - On Charge or On Trust?

Wednesday, 12 April 2023

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.

Rent Deposit Deeds - On Charge or On Trust?

Articles & Blogs Real Estate

Permitted Development - Issues for Developers

Wednesday, 12 April 2023

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.

Permitted Development - Issues for Developers

Articles & Blogs Real Estate

The End of No Fault Eviction Notices

Wednesday, 12 April 2023

The new Renters' Reform Bill if brought into legislation in its current form, will change the residential rental market. Section 21 Notices are set to be abolished. This will impact tenant security and landlords' investments in the property market.

The End of No Fault Eviction Notices

Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs Real Estate

Energy Efficiency Requirements - Countdown to Changes Affecting the Leasing of Property

Monday, 20 March 2023

Granting leases of school property to third parties is commonplace for academies. They are often fundamental to the management of an estate (such as nurseries and sports facilities etc) as well as providing a welcome additional revenue source.

Energy Efficiency Requirements - Countdown to Changes Affecting the Leasing of Property