Top things to think about before you sign a commercial lease for your business
In a rising market with good commercial property becoming harder to come by on favourable terms, there is a temptation to complete a lease quickly without the benefit of legal advice to avoid losing the property or suffering an increase in the rent. A …
Are your supplier contracts costing you money?
As a business, do you fully understand how your supplier contracts add or detract value from your business? You know that your suppliers are a critical part of your business but when do you know when they cease to remain so? How often do you sit down a …
Guidelines for the office Christmas party!
Christmas is a magical and happy time of the year for many and a work Christmas party is an opportunity to spend time with work colleagues and celebrate in a more relaxed setting. However all too often, the combination of a relaxed atmosphere and too m …
Understanding the Responsibilities of a Commercial Landlord
Becoming a commercial landlord comes with important responsibilities and obligations when granting a lease to a potential tenant. Whether you own a portfolio of residential properties, retail establishments or office buildings, understanding and fulfil …
The meaning of exchange of contracts
The exchange of contracts is known to be one of the most important and one of the last steps of the conveyancing transactions. This is where the contracts that are signed by the sellers and buyers are exchanged between the solicitors usually via phone, …
What is a management pack?
A Management Pack which is often known as ‘Sales Pack’ containing a set of forms and documents relating to the sale of the property where a service charge is paid to a specific Management Company who maintain shared facilities especially in the cases o …
What is a Declaration of Trust?
A Declaration of Trust is a legal document that establishes the ownership arrangement and beneficial interests in a property. The Declaration of Trust is usually made at the time individuals decide to buy a property and the main purpose of it is to rem …
Prenuptial Agreements: Legal Benefits and Common Misconceptions
A prenuptial agreement is not supposed to cause issues between partners before they get married, instead the agreement is drafted to sort out any concerns which could arise if they ever did decide to divorce. It is a lot easier and cheaper to discuss t …
Section 8 Notices and the grounds for possession
What is a Section 8 Notice? A Section 8 Notice is a Notice that a Landlord serves on a tenant which states that possession of the property, which is the subject of the Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement, is needed back by a certain date. The differenc …
What are the top compliance challenges faced by businesses?
Perhaps the biggest challenge facing a business in 2024 is not knowing what they don’t know especially in light of the many legislative changes which are on the horizon! Innocent oversights can sometimes have serious consequences from a legal perspecti …
