If you are considering buying a commercial property, it is up to you to do your due diligence and find out as much as possible about the property and the surrounding area before you commit yourself. You will need a solicitor to carry out formal searches of public data...
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A landlord’s liability for a commercial tenant’s activities
The most successful commercial landlords take an active approach to managing their properties and commercial tenants, and there is more to this than making sure the building is well-maintained. It is also important to check that your commercial tenants are not causing...
The essential tenant’s guide to business leases and ‘contracting out’
If you take a lease of business premises, your landlord may ask you about ‘contracting out’ of statutory rights that apply to business tenancies. Before making that decision, you need expert legal advice to understand what rights you are giving up and how that might...
Commercial service charges – a helpful guide for tenants
Service charges are a significant cost and, unlike rent, it can fluctuate from year to year depending on what the landlord intends to spend on maintenance and other services. Commercial tenants will know that the rent they pay is only one part of the overall cost of...
Charity premises and land transactions – avoid the traps
Charities enjoy favourable tax status but must follow a range of statutory rules, and this includes obligations in regard to leasing charity premises and property transactions. The trustees must take care to follow the proper process if they want to sell or let their...