Commercial

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

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

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

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

As a business owner you may well have been given the benefit of an indemnity in any of your commercial agreements.  Inde

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

Contracts are the lifeblood of businesses, setting out exactly how they interact with suppliers, employees, customers, a

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The current moratorium on commercial landlords evicting tenants, exercising the right to seize goods or taking insolvenc

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

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

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

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

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

A commercial property portfolio is just like any other investment - to get the best out of it, you need to manage it wel

Leading Dorset solicitors, Laceys, have once again acquired recognition across many of the firms specialist areas, in th

It can be easy to let your guard down once a business relationship has developed. You’ve manoeuvred your way through the

The key priority for a landlord of commercial property is to secure a reliable and predictable rental income, which can

Commercial and residential tenants who miss rent payments due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic are now protecte

During Covid-19, most commercial landlords understand the predicament tenants find themselves in with paying rent and ar

The National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) and Laceys Solicitors hosted a Twitter Q&A on Thursday 2nd April for

Who doesn’t love the beginning of a relationship? You spend hours together trying to determine if the other person is su

Landlords are being warned to consider the energy efficiency rating of their rented property, as new legislation means t