Managing Upward-Only Rent Reviews: A Guide for Commercial Landlords
What do you do as a landlord where the lease for commercial premises allows an upward only rental increase? Firstly…
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Is there are glimmer of hope for planning reform?
There is a general consensus among developers and the business world that the planning system in England and Wales is…
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What happens to a landlord’s property if its tenant becomes insolvent?
Insolvency of companies, even High Street giants is increasing. How does this affect commercial property owners? What can a commercial…
Read moreNon payment of rent protections extended
On 29 September 2020, the Business Tenancies (Protection from Forfeiture: Relevant Period) (Coronavirus) (England) (No 2) Regulations 2020 (SI 2020/994)…
Read moreWhat is a Full Repairing and Insuring Lease?
It is common when negotiating a new lease to see the term ‘FRI Lease’ used by agents in the heads…
Read moreOption Agreements: what are they and how can they assist developers?
Obtaining planning permission for a potential development can be a lengthy and costly process. As a developer you want to…
Read moreCommercial 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 moreHow does Primark hold the key to retail rents?
Last month our commercial property team looked at Arcadia’s attempt to negotiate rent reductions with the help of CVAs. Since…
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…
Read moreAl fresco dining on the high street
Summer has finally arrived and restaurateurs with the benefit of a pavement licence are likely to see an increase in…
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