Updates from the team and the world of property law.
Here we unpack what’s happening in the world of property law. From legal updates and market trends, to practical tips for buyers, sellers and commercial landlords, this is where we share insights that matter.
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3 key points when negotiating an overage agreement
If you are selling land to a developer, their aim will be to increase the value of the land and make a profit when they sell it on. If you want to share in that uplift in value when your land is developed, you will need an overage arrangement to make sure you receive...
A tenant’s guide to repairing obligations in a commercial lease
When you enter into a commercial lease, your landlord will ideally want this to be on a full repairing and insuring (FRI) basis. This means that you will be responsible for repairing and maintaining the leased property and for reimbursing the landlord for the...
Key financial aspects of completing your commercial property purchase you should know
When you are buying commercial property and get to completion day, you will be expecting to pay the purchase price and walk away with the keys. In fact there are usually other sums to take into account as well, and you may need to find more than just the balance of...
Commercial property service charges; are you RICS Code compliant?
If you own a multi-unit investment property, the service charge is crucial because that is how you recover the cost of maintaining common areas and providing the necessary services. Landlords (and their managing agents) are under increasing scrutiny to make sure they...
Landsmiths retains Tier 2 ranking in the Legal 500 2026
Landsmiths is delighted to announce that our Commercial Property team has once again been recognised in the prestigious Legal 500 2026 rankings for Real Estate – Commercial Property: Nottingham and Derby, retaining our Tier 2 ranking. The Legal 500 is one of the...