Category: Property Blog

Can commercial rent debts as a result of the pandemic now be recovered?

Apr 2022

Can commercial rent debts as a result of the pandemic now be recovered?

The Landlord can only seek the recovery of rent arrears from the Tenant under particular circumstances. What arrears are protected and what is the relevant period?

Kavita Rana

Mar 2022

Property Purchase Problems you may encounter

Having dealt with a range of residential purchase transactions, I have seen many pitfalls, and problems that can arise. Most issues can be resolved, however some can derail a property transaction.

Daveena Seepaul

Oct 2021

Autumn Property Activity

The tax holiday on stamp duty rates which was introduced in July 2020, this came to an end in England and Northern Ireland at the end in September. The big change this autumn is that Stamp Duty thresholds will return to the original rate as of 1st October 2021. There is some confusion as to what these rates are.

Daveena Seepaul

Jun 2021

On the Move? Read this first!

Conveyancing is the legal transfer of home ownership from the seller to the buyer. The conveyancing process begins when an offer on a house is accepted, and finishes when the keys are released.

Daveena Seepaul

Mar 2021

Terminating and/or renewing a commercial tenancy or lease

Part 2 of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 (The Act) governs commercial tenancies and with very few exceptions applies to all commercial tenancies and leases unless…

Nov 2020

Stamp Duty is on Vacation

2020 has been a difficult year for many people, having been subjected to the effects of COVID 19. There was however, some exciting news for buyers in…

Jan 2020

Selling an investment property in 2020

If you are considering whether to sell an investment property in the New Year there are potential tax changes which may dictate that your New Year resolution…

Tony Wolton

Nov 2019

First Time Buyer’s Guide to buying a property

If you are a first-time buyer and wondering what you need to buy a house or flat, this guide will give you some handy tips, and breaks…

Daveena Seepaul

Aug 2018

Commercial Property Update: Overage Agreements

Due to recent case law, overage agreements is currently a hot topic for real estate lawyers.

Aug 2018

Business leases explained

The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 governs business tenancies and has been in force for over 60 years, but what does the Act mean in the world of commercial leases?

Kavita Rana

Jul 2018

The effect of Japanese Knotweed in the property market

Japanese Knotweed is one of the most invasive plants in the UK. It spreads rapidly and can grow up to 10cm a day. It is extremely difficult to eradicate from land and can penetrate foundations, concrete hardstanding and walls, causing considerable damage. The Government has estimated that eradicating it from the UK would cost £2.6 billion.

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Nov 2017

Jul 2017

Extending the lease on a property

The demand for new homes in London and Essex is becoming more and more of a priority and with available land for development in short supply, developers…

Kavita Rana