Securing a favourable commercial property lease can be a game-changer for your business. A well-negotiated lease not only provides financial security but it can also significantly impact your business’s operational efficiency and success. Understanding the ins and outs of commercial lease negotiation is crucial. Identify your business needs Start by clearly defining what you need…
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Navigating access rights to your property can be complex. We can help you understand what rights you have and with our guidance you’ll be able to stop worrying and take a proactive approach to your property. Access rights explained Access rights, or rights of way, are legal rights permitting passage over or through another’s land.…
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With energy costs soaring, it makes sense for commercial property landlords to improve the environmental performance and energy efficiency of their buildings. It has long been the case in the past that the likes of office blocks were not designed for long life and when infrastructure or facilities started to fail, landlords turned to demolition…
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If you own an empty property, you may think that there is an exemption to paying Council Tax. Generally, that is not the case although there are some exceptions. A property is deemed unoccupied when it is nobody’s sole or main home (place of residence), so neither owner nor tenant are living there. As a…
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When buying a residential property, many costs are involved. There is the actual cost of the property, with prices rising steeply over recent years, and other costs like professional and legal fees and Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), known informally as “stamp duty”. But there may be reliefs and exceptions in certain cases. Who pays…
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If you are thinking about buying a new build house, there are several aspects of the conveyancing process you should consider. While there are many advantages to purchasing a new build, there are also some drawbacks you should be aware of before going through with the decision. You can choose an independent solicitor You don’t…
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If you are looking to buy a property with sitting tenants or tenants in situ, there are advantages and disadvantages. You might expect to pay less for the property because it has a tenant, but once the tenancy expires, the property will revert to market value and you are still receiving rental income. Tenanted properties…
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When discussing ‘commercial to residential conversions’, it usually means converting retail or commercial property into residential homes, usually flats or apartments. This has become an option for more landlords after the high street suffered from the growth of online shopping and more people working from home during the pandemic. This had a considerable impact on…
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