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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?

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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…