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What additional costs will landlords be able to recover via the service charge?

As offices begin to reopen, landlords will naturally be ……
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Temporary CIL Reliefs and Extended Permitted Development Rights Announced

In response to the Coronavirus outbreak the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government has announced a planning update……
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The Property Industry Roundtable – 15 May 2020

Discussing life after lockdown, loan to value and the changing face of our high streets……
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The benefit of index linking purchase prices in uncertain times

During these uncertain times, both Developers and Land Owners alike may be keen to see purchase prices index linked in…
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Is now the time to use Option Agreements?

We’ve all heard the rhetoric of the Covid-19 lockdown being a strange and difficult time, and if you are looking…
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Further protections for commercial tenants struggling to pay rent

The Government has announced that it will be implementing additional restrictions on the ability of landlords to recover rent arrears…
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Commercial Contracts: Negotiating out of problems

When issues arise in respect of contracts, before rushing into any decisions and potentially worsening both your commercial and legal……
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Commercial Agents Regulations in a contract? Consequences of termination.

The Regulations give commercial agents certain rights that go beyond those implied under the common law of England and Wales….
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Mortgage Holidays – A helping hand from Lenders

In these unprecedented times both mortgage lenders and borrowers are encountering new situations and potential challenges to……
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Commercial Tenants: How can I exercise the break clause in my lease?

In light of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) situation, tenants should be reviewing their leases to see whether they contain a break…
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Construction Contracts: Some practical tips on notices, payments & insurance

The purpose of this article is to provide some practical steps businesses need to consider taking under their construction contracts….
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A Brief Guide to Agricultural Tenancies

If you are renting agricultural land or buildings, you are likely to be an agricultural tenant. There are two main…