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Charity premises and land transactions - avoid the traps

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Charities enjoy favourable tax status but must follow a range of statutory rules, and this includes obligations in regard to leasing premises and property transactions. The trustees must take care to follow the proper process if they want to sell or...

Selling spare land on a commercial site

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If you own a commercial property which is larger than you need, selling part of it could be a good way to release value. Before you start, it is vital to have a clear idea of how the division will work from a practical point of view. This will ensure...

Buying your first commercial property

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Many would-be investors are drawn to commercial property. Even in times of economic uncertainty, people like the idea of investing in bricks and mortar which can feel more real than a purely financial investment. A commercial property can be the...

Developing on brownfield building land

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In a world where green space is increasingly valued for its role in fighting climate change, it makes sense to reuse previously developed sites, often referred to as brownfield land. It may be easier to get planning consent to develop brownfield land...

Negotiating a commercial finance agreement

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If you need a cash injection for your business to help with growth costs, or to fund the purchase of plant and equipment, diversification, or expansion, then you will need to think carefully about the finance options open to you and their potential pros and...

Redeveloping commercial property around your tenant

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Redeveloping parts of a building in your portfolio, to create a more flexible layout or perhaps add additional floors, can be a good way to enhance investment value. This is easiest in a vacant building, but you may have good tenants and want to...

Restrictive covenants and development sites

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Even the most promising development can be knocked off course if the land is subject to a restrictive covenant. Restrictions of this sort can prevent land being built on or being used for specific purposes for many years, even if the development has...

Christmas trading - implications for landlords and tenants

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Retail, leisure, and hospitality businesses will be banking on a good festive season this year. Shops will want to stay open for longer and may want to add to their usual offer, to attract as much footfall as possible. Landlords with empty units will be...

Landlord's options if a tenant breaches repair obligations

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Making sure a commercial property is well maintained is one of a landlord’s key priorities, and it is almost as important as getting in the rent. Under a full repairing and insuring lease; the tenant is obliged to keep the property in a good state of...