Features and opinion
Give us a break
Stephen Pritchett and Lesley Anderson QC look at some of the case law around break clauses in renewal leases, and provide a personal view on a recent county court judgment and the challenges it presents for landlords wishing to develop their properties
Down to earth
Caroline May and Courtney Hassall provide a guide to common environmental issues which can affect property transactions, and offer tips for property lawyers to mitigate the risks
At your service?
The take-up for serviced offices and co-working spaces increased by 150% in 2017, and more growth is predicted. David Manda looks at the hidden legal complexities of these arrangements, and how to advise both owners and occupiers
Into the mix
Peta Dollar provides an introduction for commercial specialists to acting on the sale or purchase of a property in a mixed-use development
The balance of power
Commercial property practitioners will sometimes come across a situation where a transaction is complicated by the insolvency or pending insolvency of a seller. Richard Tindall looks at the application of the lender’s power of sale where a seller is insolvent
Welcome to our house
Diversity and inclusion is essential in any organisation, but even more so in real estate, where we work to create a better community and built environment for the next generation. Amanda Clack looks at how you can support diversity and inclusion in your business
Supreme Court backs freeholder in leasehold covenant dispute
Supreme Court justices have ruled by a three to two majority that a freeholder was entitled to withhold consent for a leaseholder to apply for planning permission that might reduce the value of a West End property.
CLLS updates commercial development management agreement
The City of London Law Society has launched the second edition of its development management agreement (with ancillary asset management services)
IFRS 16 and its impact on real estate leases
A change introduced on 1 January 2019, makes significant changes to lease accounting for affected commercial tenants, which is likely to influence the length of leases taken by tenants in future and impact tenants’ earnings and liabilities, with consequential effect on covenant tests
CMA releases guidance on land agreements
The Competition and Markets Authority has released new guidance, ‘Land agreements and competition: dos and don’ts’, designed to help businesses to check their land agreements to comply with competition law.
Webinar: SDLT on commercial property transactions (OnDemand)
This webinar provides essential guidance for commercial property practitioners on the stamp duty land tax rules.
Seminar: Risk and negligence in property transactions (19 September, Leeds)
Join this inclusive seminar to find out how you can avoid the common problems and pitfalls for property practitioners.
Webinar: Capital allowances - supporting your clients (OnDemand)
Capital allowances is the hidden expenditure in commercial property.
