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Surrendering a lease for commercial premises

Surrendering a lease for commercial premises

If your business requirements have changed, and you need to get out of your current lease, a surrender can be an attractive option – as long as your landlord is willing to agree.  Alternatively, your landlord may want the property back for redevelopment and...
Family Law Executive Cate appointed as Mayor of Teignmouth

Family Law Executive Cate appointed as Mayor of Teignmouth

Cate Jewell is by day driven by the needs of her family clients, advising on family and children matters which she has been doing for 20+ years. She represent parents in pre-proceedings (PLO) with the local authority and within complex care proceedings through the...
Plots, Parcels and Paddocks

Plots, Parcels and Paddocks

Richard Phillips is a partner in our agricultural property department and writes this helpful article. He is often approached by clients with regards to  buying land adjacent or near to their houses. Richard writes: These can be plots where a neighbour sells a small...
Disposing of a lease: A Quick Guide

Disposing of a lease: A Quick Guide

Alienation plays a key role in the transfer of, or dealings with, leasehold interests within the commercial property sector. Whilst the term itself may indeed seem ‘alien’ to most, at some point or another commercial landlords and tenants alike will find themselves in...
Due diligence on a commercial property acquisition

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 as possible about the property and the surrounding area before you commit yourself.  You will need a solicitor to carry out formal searches of public data and look at any legal...
A landlord’s liability for a commercial tenant’s activities

A landlord’s liability for a commercial tenant’s activities

Successful commercial landlords take an active approach to managing their properties, and there is more to this than making sure the building is well-maintained. It is also important to check that your tenants are not causing a nuisance to others or acting illegally,...