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Option agreements and considerations for landowners

An option agreement is where a prospective buyer, in this case the developer, enters into an agreement with a landowner…
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What is Biodiversity Net Gain?

Biodiversity Net Gain is an approach to development and planning that aims to leave the natural environment in a better…
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Tackling Insurance Problems in Commercial Fit-Out Projects

As a tenant of a commercial building, finding a new space can be an exciting time for the business as…
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Minimum EPC standards and the impact for Landlords and Tenants

In the wake of the ‘cost of living crisis’, attention on how to reduce carbon emissions and become more energy…
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New year, new EPC regulations for commercial properties

As we roll into the new year, it is often a good time to assess that all regulations are in…
3 years ago
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Alterations in a commercial lease

It is important to take legal advice on the alteration provisions in the lease and to ensure that if alterations…
4 years ago
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Why do I need my landlord’s consent to alter my commercial property?

Your landlord’s consent is usually required prior to alterations, which is typically documented in a Licence for Alterations….
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Biodiversity Net Gain in Development

Biodiversity Net Gain is an approach to development and planning which aims to leave the natural environment in a measurably…
4 years ago
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Commercial property lease – the dangers of not taking legal advice

There are lots of costs for a tenant considering taking a commercial lease. But what are the dangers of not…
4 years ago
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Rent Review – how does it work?

This article by Herrington Carmichael on Rent Review explains the importance and impact of specific clauses in commercial leases….
4 years ago
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Careful Drafting of Rent Review Provisions in Commercial Leases

The recent case of Monsolar IQ Limited v Woden Park Ltd demonstrates the importance of careful drafting in leases….
4 years ago
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Commercial Lease: Do I need a Schedule of Condition?

A Schedule of Condition is (usually) a series of photographs that evidence the state of repair and condition of the…
4 years ago