Social media and online selling
The lifeblood of any business is its customers and the ability to sell to them. This is more so for new start-ups and for small [...]
The importance of Intellectual Property Rights to your business
Many businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) do not consider Intellectual Property (IP) of primary importance, especially when resources are sparse and the organisation [...]
Franchising – The next generation business model?
Franchising as an alternative business model is rapidly gaining ground. There are currently 8,500 distinct franchise brands operating in the European Union, with the UK [...]
Statutory right to a lease extension
Those who are leaseholders of long leases may find it difficult to find a buyer if the lease is not quite long enough. Leases of [...]
Right to rent checks – Landlords and the Immigration Act 2014
With 1 February 2016 looming around the corner, it is imperative for private landlords in England to be aware of and comply with the ‘right-to-rent’ [...]
Schedule of Condition
These come in two forms. The first relates to a failure to repair a property in accordance with the lease terms which can be served [...]
Security of Tenure in commercial leases
The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 set up a regime for commercial properties to grant tenants an automatic right of renewal of an expired contractual [...]
Repairing obligation for tenants & landlords
Most, if not all, commercial leases will contain some form of tenant obligation to repair and decorate the premises. What you may not know is [...]
Employment law & minimum wage update
Employment Law Update This update considers the following: The right to request flexible working Increases to the National Minimum Wage The right to request flexible [...]
FIRST TIME BUYER EVENT
If you are a first time buyer and looking to get on the property ladder then pop along to the Newbury Building Society First Time [...]