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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…
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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….
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Stamp duty holiday pressures causing professional negligence claims

If you moved home in 2021 and you believe your surveyor or conveyancer made a mistake with your sale or…
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Rising cost of construction contracts – impact on contractors and clients

In recent years, the construction industry has been hit with a torrent of obstacles, seeing prices rise significantly, with seemingly…
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Tenant Liquidation – A Guide for Commercial Landlords

Commercial landlords can use numerous methods to recover rent arrears or to regain possession of their premises after tenant liquidation….
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Calling all landlords – serving valid notice

Serving a valid notice, as required by the Housing Act 1988, is the first step to ensure you once again…
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Buying a house at auction is not ALL the buyers risk

Often a house is in an auction sale because there are problems that have made it difficult to sell on…
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Joint Property Ownership – how does it work?

This article focuses on joint property ownership including the types of ownerships, declarations of trust and mortgages….
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Property misrepresentation claims: when your seller hides the truth

You may wish to bring a claim against your seller for misrepresentation if you have found issues with your new…
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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….
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Repayment of your Help to Buy loan: Guide

When redeeming your Help to Buy Loan you can choose to either repay in full or in part by staircasing…
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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…