New Lease Code
We await the conclusions of the consultation process launched by The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) on replacing the current Code for Leasing Business...
A cautionary tale – architects’ copyright
Developers need to take care not to infringe copyright in architect’s drawings. In a recent case, the High Court held that copyright in an architect’s...
Roderick Campbell
Partner, Head of Commercial PropertyDevelopers no longer getting tanked up
The UK population has grown by over eight million since 2000. The demand for housing has risen accordingly and housing developers find themselves constantly challenged...
John Guthrie
Associate, Commercial Property5 top tips to make sure your planning application is...
If you’re attempting to get planning permission to develop your property, you need to ensure that you understand exactly what is expected of you, and...
Roderick Campbell
Partner, Head of Commercial PropertyDon’t get trapped – mind the gap
In the fast moving world of commercial property, and in particular business leases, deals are struck quickly, money changes hands, a new occupier moves into...
John Guthrie
Associate, Commercial PropertyTouché – A fencing easement
We lawyers often come across fencing covenants in transfer deeds and conveyances, both old and modern. They usually provide that one party promised to maintain...
Roderick Campbell
Partner, Head of Commercial PropertyOverage – Case review
Burrows Investments v Ward Homes – Damages for ‘hypothetical bargain’ In this case, a developer in breach of an overage agreement has been held liable...
Tamzin Mandelli
Partner, Commercial PropertyMEES: Final Countdown – Commercial Properties
A reminder that from 1 April 2018, commercial property landlords granting new leases of energy inefficient properties could be liable for hefty fines of up...
Anne Bridger
Senior Solicitor, Commercial PropertyInvesting in commercial property – The pros and cons compared...
Some investors will have been looking at commercial property, either for the first time or with a new eye as a result of the recent...
Roderick Campbell
Partner, Head of Commercial PropertyCalling all tenants – Ideas for your Christmas list!
In the merry season of goodwill, and with landlords feeling wobbly as a result of the Brexit and 2017’s election (in addition to a glass...