As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread, commercial property owners are attempting to navigate unprecedented challenges – with landlords becoming increasingly concerned about how the outbreak is likely to impact...
Landlords Barred From Evicting Commercial Tenants
Many commercial tenants remain worried about how they will meet their next rent payment and many landlords remain worried about their cash-flow, ahead of the next quarter day tomorrow (25th...
Business & Property Courts – New Protocol For Remote Hearings To Minimise Risk Of Covid-19
The Business and Property Court has released a new protocol with guidance for remote hearings in light of the current covid-19 pandemic. The Court’s objective is to undertake as many...
What Does The Coronavirus Mean For Mediation?
With the increasing number of cases of the coronavirus and stricter provisions and guidance being issued by the Government, it may soon be the case that mediation cannot be carried...
Best Practice For Landlords During The Coronavirus Pandemic
Commercial landlords across the UK are likely to be concerned about the economic impact on their tenants and their property portfolio as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The situation...
Coronavirus – Legislation Proposed Which Will Protect Tenants From Eviction
The Government has proposed new emergency legislation which would protect residential tenants (in social and rented accommodation), who have been affected by the coronavirus, from being evicted from their properties....
Considerations When Selling & Buying A Property
The decision to sell your home and buy a new property is one of the biggest decisions you are likely to make and can be a stressful process. We have put...
Top Tips On Selling A Property
Selling and moving property is one of the biggest decisions you can make. Below, we have provided a guide on selling a property in England and Wales, along with some...
Top Tips When Buying A Property
Buying a property is one of the biggest decisions a person can ever make. Below, we have put together the following guide with important information about the process of buying...
Breaches Of Contract In Construction Work – What Are The Options?
It’s always important to have the right contract in place for any transaction. However, no matter how strong a relationship is, sometimes you simply cannot stop a breach of contract....
Sale Of A Commercial Property With A Sitting Tenant – VAT Position
When buying a commercial property, it is important for the buyer to establish the VAT positions of the property and whether the seller intends to charge VAT on the sale...
Landlord’s Covenant For Quiet Enjoyment
In the commercial property dispute case of Jafari v Tareem Ltd, a tenant (Dr Jafari) sought damages from his landlord (Tareem Ltd) who he claimed breached the peaceful enjoyment covenant...