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Commercial Landlords: Tenants Insolvency

All of the government emergency legislation for COVID that was designed to prevent commercial tenants being wound up or leases…
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Adverse Possession

Adverse possession is also called “squatters rights”, and it has been the subject of controversy, however, it is not as…
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Delays in construction works due to adverse weather

Snow may not be what you wish for now as construction projects are known to get affected due to bad…
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Real Estate: The property market in 2023 

The property and economic press are awash with predictions of what 2023 will hold for the property market….
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Construction Disputes – Christmas Ambush

Whilst construction may temporarily shut down during the festive period, the disputes that arise don’t….
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Increasing the use of mediation in the civil justice system

The Ministry of Justice announce its plans to impose compulsory civil mediation for all proceedings allocated to the small claims…
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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…
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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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VAT, Commercial Property and the Option to Tax

The default position is that commercial properties are exempt from VAT. This means that the purchase or leasing of the…
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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…
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Property – what do base rate rises mean for homeowners?

The Bank of England’s interest rate has been increasing. In May, the Bank of England’s base interest rate would rise…
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The Building Safety Act – What do I need to be aware of?