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Case Commentary: B&M Retail Limited v HSBC Bank Pension Trust (UK) Limited [2023] EWHC 2495 (Ch). This case clarifies the law on redevelopment break clauses in business tenancy renewals. Whilst...
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Put simply, if you or your business lets property to a tenant for business purposes you will be a commercial landlord and as such will be subject to a number...
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Since registration of the majority of land transactions became compulsory by the end of 1990, there has always been a “registration gap”. This refers to the time between the completion...
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The Building Safety Act 2022 (the “BSA”) was introduced after the Grenfell Tower tragedy as a way of ensuring that buildings are compliant with Building Regulations and that they comply...
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In this special feature, our commercial property team provide snapshots of the latest commercial property law news throughout April. Termination clause or right to forfeit? If they are to avoid a...
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Even the most promising development can be knocked off course if the land is subject to a restrictive covenant. Restrictions of this sort can prevent land from being built on...
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Once a commercial tenant has agreed on a lease and moved into business premises, they will rely on having unobstructed access to easily enter the premises for the purposes of...
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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 are several factors you should...
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With the UK economy currently in the deepest recession since records began, disputes between landlords and tenants are beginning to rise as pressure mounts on commercial occupiers to find ways...
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The changes, which come into effect on 1 September 2020, represent a fundamental overhaul of the current Use Classes Order in a ‘let the market decide’ shake-up of the planning...
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Do the MEES Regulations apply to your commercial premises? The Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/962) (MEES Regulations) apply to commercial properties which are...
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Despite the uncertainty in some other markets, property investment is still regarded as a longer term source of ongoing revenue. If you have the capital and choose to invest it...
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