Ten considerations for commercial leases

Ten considerations for commercial leases

Whether you are the landlord of a commercial property looking to let it out; or a tenant wanting to operate a business from a property, you will be looking at agreeing a commercial lease. Some leases are assigned from the previous tenant. However, in other cases you...
Ten considerations for commercial leases

The Energy Performance Certificate turns 10!

Ten years after the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) was introduced, solicitors and agents see them on almost every sale, purchase or lease transaction. But why are they needed and what do they mean for property owners and prospective purchasers? What is an Energy...
Ten considerations for commercial leases

Changes of use

When operating a business, whether it be a shop, restaurant or an office, you must ensure that you are not breaching either your obligations under your lease or planning laws in using the property in a particular way. For example, if there is planning permission for...