• commercial property

    Resolving title problems when selling commercial property

    If you are selling your commercial property, you should expect your buyer to carry out extensive due diligence before ex

  • Logistics issues for commercial premises – keeping goods moving

    The way goods and materials are bought and sold in the UK has changed beyond recognition over the last 25 years, with th

  • Ecofriendly commercial building

    Understanding Green Leases for Commercial Property

    The idea of ‘green’ leases for commercial property is rising up the agenda as policies push all parts of the economy tow

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    Easements on commercial property – a guide for beneficiaries

    Easements are valuable rights that allow you to use neighbouring land in particular ways, for the benefit of your own pr

  • Leasehold Reform Act benefits for flat owners

    How will flat owners benefit from the new Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act? The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act recei

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    High street rental auctions – a guide for landlords

    The Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 will give local authorities new powers to hold rental auctions of empty high

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    Surrendering a lease for commercial premises

    If your business requirements have changed, and you need to get out of your current lease, a surrender can be an attract

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    A landlord’s liability for a commercial tenant’s activities

    The most successful commercial landlords take an active approach to managing their properties, and there is more to this

  • Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill aims to make leasehold fairer

    The government has announced that it intends to make it cheaper and simpler for leaseholders to purchase the freehold of

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    A tenant’s guide to business leases and ‘contracting out’

    If you take a lease of business premises, your landlord may ask you to ‘contract out’ of statutory rights that apply to

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    Commercial service charges – a tenant’s guide

    Commercial tenants will know that the rent they pay is only one part of the overall cost of occupying their premises.  A

  • Landlord and Tenant law

    What are your rights when a commercial tenant goes bust?

    In challenging economic conditions, commercial property landlords must be prepared for tenants to hit financial difficul

  • commercial property

    Documenting short-term occupation for commercial landlords

    No commercial landlord wants their property empty.  A vacant unit costs money in repair, insurance, and business rates,

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    Top tips for preparing to sell your commercial property

    In a bumpy market, it pays to be well-prepared before you put your commercial property on the market. Your solicitor wil

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    Solar Panels and Commercial Buildings

    Commercial landlords are increasingly keen to show that their buildings are sustainable.  With energy prices high and co

  • Avoiding problems with easements on commercial land

    If a neighbouring landowner uses part of your land for something, such as access or drainage, it is likely that they wil

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    What is a commercial lease?

    A commercial lease is a legally binding contract made between a landlord and a business tenant. A commercial lease gives

  • How to negotiate a turnover rent for retail premises

    Turnover rents are increasingly common in retail lettings.  In challenging times, they appeal to tenants because both th

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    Curry Mile Case illustrates Commercial Landlords can’t hide behind tenants

    The Curry Mile in Manchester is a vibrant stretch of Wilmslow Road filled with restaurants, cafes, and shops featuring M

  • Landlord and Tenant law

    Exercising a break clause – top tips for commercial tenants

    If you are a business tenant, a break clause in your commercial lease gives you valuable flexibility to move out if circ

  • New EPC Regulations only days away

    Landlords of non-domestic properties with an energy performance certificate (EPC) rating of below band “E” now have only

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    Selling spare land on a commercial site

    If you own a commercial property which is larger than you need, selling part of it could be a good way to release value.

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    Lost your Title Deeds? How to register ownership of your property.

    What are Title Deeds? Title Deeds are legal documents which prove the chain of ownership to land or property. They are h

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    Agreements with highways authorities

    If you develop a site and your scheme includes new roads, you will probably want to get them adopted by the local highwa

  • Traps to avoid when buying your first commercial property

    Many would-be investors are drawn to commercial property.  Even in times of economic uncertainty, people like the idea o

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    Key lease negotiation points for landlords

    Whether negotiating a new commercial lease, or renegotiating an existing one, it is important to plan ahead and be clear

  • land development

    Key points when negotiating a promotion agreement for your land

    If you own land which may have potential for development, or you have already been approached by a developer, the chance

  • Landlord and Tenant law

    Letting Your Tenant Go: Understanding Underletting Rights

    If you are a landlord of commercial property, you will have chosen your tenants carefully.  A landlord wants to be sure

  • Redevelopment of commercial property around your tenant

    Redevelopment of parts of a building in your portfolio, to create a more flexible layout or perhaps add additional floor

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    Restrictive covenants and development sites

    Even the most promising development can be knocked off course if the land is subject to a restrictive covenant.  Restric

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    Renewing or extending your commercial lease

    When a commercial lease is due to end, both landlord and tenant will consider their business plans to decide whether the

  • Securing access for a commercial property

    Once a commercial tenant has agreed a lease and moved into business premises, they will rely on having unobstructed acce

  • Ecofriendly commercial building

    Making your commercial property portfolio more sustainable

    Growing evidence of climate change has put sustainability firmly on the commercial property agenda.  Owners, occupiers,

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    Acquiring a property title by adverse possession

    If you want to sell land, or borrow money to develop it, you must prove that you own it.  This becomes a problem if you

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    Understanding Obligations of a Commercial Lease

    Keeping commercial property insured and in good repair is important for both landlords and tenants, but for slightly dif

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    Water, drainage, and sewers; out of sight, but not out of mind.

    When contemplating our business properties, attention tends to focus on the visible aspects, such as the architectural d

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    Ten key negotiating points when taking a new commercial lease

    When a landlord and tenant try to settle the terms for a new commercial lease, each party will have clear objectives.  T

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    Legal Considerations for Extending Your Commercial Property

    If your business is expanding, you may have outgrown your current premises.  Before you start looking for a new site, it

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    Site assembly for commercial development

    If you have a great idea for developing a piece of unused land, you may find that you need to get control of some neighb

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    Legal tips for optimising the sale value of Commercial Property

    If you are reviewing your commercial property portfolio, you may decide that the time is right to sell some of your prop

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    Exiting your commercial lease – what are the options?

    If your business is experiencing difficulties and you're leasing your premises, you might consider simply handing back t