Break Clauses in Leases – What do they do?
In leases, break clauses serve as crucial provisions that provide flexibility for both landlords and tenants. These clauses allow either party to terminate the lease...
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Public right of way claims – what are they, and...
As a landowner, you may have heard of the term ‘public right of way’ and wondered what it means. A public right of way is an area...
Roderick Campbell
Partner, Head of Commercial PropertyA landlord’s guide to assigning an ‘old lease’
Let commercial property that has been sat for years without any dealings are often under ‘old leases’. An ‘old lease’ is a lease that was...
Bethany Head
SolicitorYour role as a Landlord – a quick guide
It is important as a landlord to know your rights and responsibilities. Generally, when managing residential property, your role involves maintenance and ensuring any repair...
Lucy Penfold
Associate, Dispute ResolutionNew legislation affects overseas companies with UK property
Overseas companies with property interests in the UK need to comply with new money laundering legislation. Any overseas entity planning to buy, sell or transfer...
Roderick Campbell
Partner, Head of Commercial PropertyEPCs – Why should I worry now about 2025?
Subject to certain exemptions, it is already unlawful to let a property with an “F” or “G” rating. Current proposals would require the minimum energy efficiency...
Tamzin Mandelli
Partner, Commercial PropertyRecovering business tenancy rent arrears and the new legislation
The Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022 (“the Act”) came into force on 24 March 2022. The purpose behind the Act is to extend the protection...
Lucy Penfold
Associate, Dispute ResolutionThe Zero Carbon Office
With recent reports warning that temperatures in the UK could regularly top 40 degrees within the next decade, climate change has never been more important...
Tamzin Mandelli
Partner, Commercial PropertyShould you buy or rent a commercial property?
If you are looking to move your business, there is an important decision to be made around whether you should buy or rent premises. There...
Roderick Campbell
Partner, Head of Commercial PropertyAspiring property hosts must check the small print
As the shutters lift on life, with shops and bars opening and holiday planning underway, property owners may be thinking of cashing in on the...
