Alterations in a commercial lease When a Tenant takes a lease of a commercial property, they may wish to make alterations so that their Property is better suited and appropriate to their business. It is important to take legal advice on the alteration provisions in...
Commercial property lease – the dangers of not taking legal advice There are lots of costs involved for a tenant when considering taking a commercial property lease – you might be paying a premium, a rent deposit, and may also have agreed to pay a contribution towards...
Rent Review provisions in Leases The recent case of Monsolar IQ Limited v Woden Park Ltd demonstrates the importance of careful drafting in leases. In this case, the High Court had found that an indexation clause in a rent review provision should be corrected by...
The Latest on the Leasehold Reform The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 (“the Act”) received Royal Assent on 7th February 2022 and forms a much-awaited part of the government’s wider reform of leasehold law. The Act will apply to ground rent provisions in new...
Mental Health Awareness Week – Self-care during relationship breakdown Divorce & Family Law Services There is no better time than the present to focus on our mental health. This week is Mental Health Awareness Week and this year’s theme is ‘Nature’. Here at...
The effects of SDLT on the Property market The potential Stamp Duty Land Tax “SDLT” savings have been at the forefront of the minds of prospective purchasers, property lawyers and many others alike as we approach the anticipated end to the SDLT holiday on 31 March...
