Criminals are actively targeting property purchases with the aim of tricking you into transferring them your house deposit and/or the balance of purchase monies to them. These schemes can be highly sophisticated and almost…
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The coronavirus pandemic is having a significant impact on all of us and on the UK economy. Many businesses are unable to operate normally. They may have been forced to close and/or seen a…
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Owners of businesses operating as corporate entities will be familiar with the use of personal guarantees when taking out commercial loans. Anyone who has been asked to act as a guarantor will also know…
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It is often wrongly assumed that the grant of planning permission removes any further barriers from development progress. One must also consider the impact of any restrictive covenants on the land. Which may exist…
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Commercial landlords looking to rent out their property can do so in a number of ways. Deciding the best means of renting out your property will depend on the circumstances and requirements for each…
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If you are an existing business owner who operates from leased business premises, then you should be only too aware of the extent of your repairing obligations under your lease. If you are setting…
Read more New Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rules are due to take effect in April 2020. They will have a dramatic impact on those looking to sell or dispose of certain properties in the UK. CGT…
Read more Forewarned is forearmed, and no truer word can be said when it comes to the art of negotiation. And negotiating a commercial lease is no different. For a tenant, your lease may well one…
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In the current economic climate, especially with Brexit on the immediate horizon in 2019, depending on the nature of your business and outlook, ensuring flexibility when it comes to commercial leases can prove highly…
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For any business owner, taking on a commercial lease is a big move, whether that be a new lease or a renewal of an existing one. It is essential when entering into a commercial…
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