Gas Safety – Changes to Concealed Flue Requirements
From 1 January 2013 technical instructions to gas engineers will change in relation to concealed flues. Advances in technology have allowed gas boilers to be installed in a greater variety of...
View ArticleA change of use is in the air for Springtime
Following last week's announcement by the Government that they plan to implement a relaxation to permitted development rights - this could, assuming the bill passes into law, create a wealth of...
View ArticleEmpty Rates Relief
Business rates are imposed by local authorities on occupied and unoccupied non-domestic properties (subject to exceptions). The liability to pay generally falls on the person in occupation or...
View ArticleAs a Tenant what should I check before signing up to a lease of commercial...
Before entering into any commercial agreement it is always prudent to double check whether what you are about to sign is in the interests of your business and in the context of a commercial lease...
View ArticleA step in the right direction for developers?
With confirmation in the news recently that Chris Grayling, the Justice Secretary, has proposed reforms to the Judicial Review system it is hoped that this is a further step in the right direction for...
View ArticlePermitted Change of use for Summertime, but 'key parts' of Manchester excluded
The Government have now formerly set the 30 May 2013 as the date on which its proposals for amending Permitted Development and Changes of Use (in England only) will come into force. In an earlier...
View ArticleTop Ten Tips to a hassle free property sale or letting
Although some sectors of the Property market have been quiet over the last few years, there are still many transactions going ahead in both freehold and leasehold property. As an owner of commercial...
View ArticleCommercial Rent Arrears Recovery (CRAR)
Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery (CRAR)What is it?CRAR is a statutory right for landlords of commercial leases to recover rent arrears, in certain circumstances, by seizing and selling the tenant's...
View ArticleCase Review - Topland Portfolio No. 1 Ltd v Smiths News Trading Ltd
The recent Court of Appeal decision in Topland Portfolio No. 1 Ltd v Smiths News Trading Ltd highlights the importance of informing guarantors about any variations to a lease and obtaining their...
View ArticleThe Game is up - No more free rent in Administrations
The Game is up - No more free rent in Administrations The Court of Appeal case involving the well known computer game retail company "Game” has overturned what was arguably perceived less than common...
View ArticleThe Game is up - No more free rent in Administrations
The Game is up - No more free rent in Administrations The Court of Appeal case involving the well known computer game retail company "Game” has overturned what was arguably perceived less than common...
View ArticleAs a Tenant what should I check before signing up to a lease of commercial...
Before entering into any commercial agreement it is always prudent to double check whether what you are about to sign is in the interests of your business and in the context of a commercial lease...
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