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Behind the Screens: The hidden costs of commercial property insurance

In a lease of commercial property, the tenant is often required to pay the landlord’s costs of insuring the building….
1 year ago
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Residential Development Site Setup – Key Considerations

After the extensive process of acquiring a development site, managing the complex planning and construction requirements, handling the unpredictability of…
1 year ago
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Business Tenancies in the Spotlight: The 1954 Act Under Review

On 19 November 2024, the Law Commission published its first consultation paper on Part 2 of the Landlord and Tenant…
1 year ago
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Flexibility First: The Future of Office Leases

The office lease landscape in the UK has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. Where traditional long term leases…
1 year ago
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Hey there WhatsApp! The building blocks of a valid construction contract: a recent Court ruling

In the recent case of Jaevee Homes Limited (“Jaevee”) v Mr Steve Fincham (t/a Fincham Demolition) (“Fincham”) [2025] EWHC 942…
1 year ago
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Trade Tensions and Their Impact on UK Property Development

Global trade policy has once again taken centre stage, with the reintroduction of protectionist tariffs—particularly by the U.S.—raising fresh questions…
1 year ago
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Constructing a new way to work – can flexible working work for construction too?

Since 6 April 2024, employees have had the statutory right to request flexible working from day one of employment. In…
1 year ago
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10 things to consider before signing a Commercial Lease

Whether you’re a start up business or an established enterprise, renting a commercial property can be one of the biggest…
1 year ago
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Downing Tools – Can a Contractor Suspend Works? Your Rights and Risks Explained

If you are a contractor facing non-payment on a construction project, the question that often arises is whether you can…
1 year ago
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What is an Overage Agreement?

Overage agreements continue to play a pivotal role in property transactions, and their popularity is showing no signs of waning….
1 year ago
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John Sisk And The Allocation Of Risk

The recent case of John Sisk and Son Ltd v Capital & Centric (Rose) Ltd [2025] EWHC 594 (TCC) provides…
1 year ago
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Plot Sales FAQs

Where NHBC (or alternative warranty provider) deal with the warranty and the Building Regulations on a development, what is the…
1 year ago