The Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 will give local authorities new powers to hold rental auctions of empty high street properties if landlords do … Read More
Tag Archives: landlord and tenant
A landlord’s liability for a commercial tenant’s activities
The most successful commercial landlords take an active approach to managing their properties, and there is more to this than making sure the building is … Read More
Documenting short-term occupation for commercial landlords
No commercial landlord wants their property empty. A vacant unit costs money in repair, insurance, and business rates, without producing any income; and it could … Read More
How to negotiate a turnover rent for retail premises
Turnover rents are increasingly common in retail lettings. In challenging times, they appeal to tenants because both the landlord and tenant share the risk of … Read More
Key considerations for buying a home off plan
Does the idea of a brand-new home appeal to you? If so, you are not alone as the last two years have seen a dramatic … Read More
Government extends ban on evictions until March 2022
The Government has announced that new rules will be introduced to ringfence commercial rent arrears arising from the pandemic, and to guide tenants and landlords … Read More
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Commercial Property Update
As we adapt to the changes that the coronavirus (COVID-19) is forcing on every aspect of life, we have compiled some FAQs on issues that … Read More
More duties for landlords introduced by the Tenant Fees Act 2019
Hot on the heels of changes in relation to stamp duty land tax, from 1 June landlords face another set of new rules under the … Read More
Right To Rent Scheme Now in Force
The Government’s guidance on the Right to Rent Scheme is still in draft form but from 1 February 2016 all landlords of residential property in … Read More