Property
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The recent Court of Appeal decision of London Borough of Southwark v Ludgate House Ltd 2020 puts into doubt the effectiveness of guardianship schemes as a rates mitigation strategy. A...
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We appreciate that the Covid-19 pandemic is causing significant issues to our clients, both on the contractor and developer side. Below we set out some of the common issues. Force...
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Despite the devastating impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on us over the past year, none of us can lose sight of the fact that the UK is shortly to...
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As the economic impact of the pandemic grows, many commercial landlords are struggling to collect rent and enforce their business tenants’ other lease obligations. While the Government has acted to...
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As a landlord, it is important to consider the wording of tenancy agreements. The wording in clauses can significantly impact your rights and property if not drafted correctly. The recent...
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In this special feature, our commercial property team provide snapshots of the latest commercial property law news throughout November. A tenant covenant to keep premises in ‘condition’ is more onerous...
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Recent case law (Capitol Park Leeds Plc v Global Radio Services Ltd) has established that removal of landlord’s fixtures where vacant possession is a condition of break will preclude a...
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In this special feature, our commercial property team provide snapshots of the latest commercial property law news throughout October. Landlord insurance windfall precluded Until recently, only where the property was...
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Property buyers in the UK and overseas are fighting off the pandemic to catch a new home before stamp duty goes back to its normal rate. For overseas buyers, the...
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The key priority for a landlord of commercial property is to secure a reliable and predictable rental income, which can be reviewed at regular intervals so that it keeps pace...
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There is a piece of rock on the hill behind my house where I go to contemplate the world or try to work out how I might deal with a...
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Ashtons Legal has appointed Andrew Skuse to join as a partner in the firm taking the total number of partners to 36. They are joined by a further 340 staff...
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