Due diligence on a commercial property acquisition If you are considering buying a commercial property, it is up to you to find out as much [...]

A landlord’s liability for a commercial tenant’s activities The most successful commercial landlords take an active approach to managing their properties, and there is more [...]

If you take a lease of business premises, your landlord may ask you to ‘contract out’ of statutory rights that apply to business tenancies.  Before [...]

Commercial tenants will know that the rent they pay is only one part of the overall cost of occupying their premises.  A service charge is [...]

Charity premises and land transactions – avoid the traps Charities enjoy favourable tax status but must follow a range of statutory rules, and this includes [...]

What are your rights when a commercial tenant goes bust? In challenging economic conditions, commercial property landlords must be prepared for tenants to hit financial [...]

Documenting short-term occupation for commercial landlords No commercial landlord wants their property empty.  A vacant unit costs money in repair, insurance, and business rates, without [...]

Top tips for preparing to sell your commercial property In a bumpy market, it pays to be well-prepared before you put your commercial property on [...]

Solar panels - generating electricity on your commercial building Commercial landlords are increasingly keen to show that their buildings are sustainable.  With energy prices high [...]

Avoiding problems with easements on commercial land If a neighbouring landowner uses part of your land for something, such as access or drainage, it is [...]