Commercial Lease Heads of Terms: what to look out for?
By the time solicitors are instructed on behalf of a tenant in relation to a new commercial lease, heads of…
Read moreOrder of priority debts in administration
The money realised from the assets of an insolvent company is applied to meet claims of creditors in a set…
Read moreFinancial focus: Which ISA is better? ‘Help to Buy’ or ‘Lifetime’?
George Osborne launched the ‘Help to Buy’ ISA back in late-2015 as a way of helping struggling first-time buyers get…
Read moreWhat is a Highway?
The definition of “What is a Highway” is a matter that comes up surprisingly often in relation to both residential…
Read moreBuying or selling property at auction
Buying a property at auction can be a great alternative to the standard sale and purchase procedure. It is much…
Read moreThe importance of naming Guardians in your Will
There are various major events in your life that should prompt you to think about making a Will, one of…
Read moreWhen does the Right of First Refusal apply and what are the benefits?
Part 1 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 (LTA 1987) gives certain residential tenants a right of first refusal…
Read moreHow much holiday pay should a part-year worker get?
A common formula for calculating pro-rata holiday pay has been ruled as incorrect by the Court of Appeal, meaning that…
Read moreFinancial focus: Should you use your bank card abroad for your holiday spending money?
The holiday season is in full swing, and those of us fortunate enough to be able to, are packing our…
Read morePractical Completion in Construction Contracts and their affect on Agreements for Lease
Practical completion is generally the point at which an ‘expert’ will confirm that a building project is complete, except for…
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