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Our guides and FAQs cut through the jargon and provide simple answers to complex legal questions. If you need to talk to someone, our team are always on hand to offer advice and support.

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Commercial Property

Interesting Commercial Property Cases

This article examines several landmark commercial property cases that have shaped key legal principles affecting landlords, tenants, property owners, and investors.

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Commercial Property

Requirements for Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) and EPC Ratings in Residential and Commercial Properties 

The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) require residential and commercial properties in England and Wales to achieve a minimum EPC rating of E before they can be legally let, unless a valid exemption has been registered.

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Commercial Property

Wayleaves and Easements – What’s the Difference?

This blog explains the key legal distinctions between wayleaves and easements, two forms of rights granted over land that are frequently confused but operate very differently in practice.

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Commercial Property

Tenant’s Alterations and Lease Expiry

This article explains the key legal considerations surrounding tenant alterations in commercial leasehold properties and the implications of lease expiry.

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Commercial Property

Guarantees in Commercial Leases

Commercial lease guarantees provide landlords with added security by making a third party, often a company director, personally responsible if a tenant fails to meet its lease obligations, such as paying rent or complying with lease terms.

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Commercial Property

Selling Land to Developers

Selling land to a property developer can present a significant opportunity for landowners, but the structure of the agreement is critical to achieving the best outcome.

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Commercial Property

Property Joint Ventures

Property joint ventures provide a strategic framework for landowners, developers, investors, and public sector organisations to combine resources, expertise, and capital to achieve shared property development objectives.

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Commercial Property

Break Clauses Overview

Break clauses are an important provision in commercial property leases, allowing landlords, tenants, or both parties to terminate a lease early under agreed conditions.

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Commercial Property

Planning Permissions & Conditions in Property Transactions

Planning permission is a critical consideration in property transactions where significant alterations, extensions, redevelopment, or additional dwellings are proposed.

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