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A tenant's guide to commercial service charges

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Commercial tenants will know that the rent they pay is only one part of the overall cost of occupying their premises.  A service charge is another significant cost and, unlike rent, it can fluctuate from year to year depending on what the landlord...

Charity premises and land transactions

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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...

What is a FRI lease?

Emily Watson
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A full repairing and insuring (FRI) lease is one that places the responsibility of repair and maintenance of the premises onto the tenant. The tenant may undertake them directly or they may contribute to their cost by way of a service charge. The tenant must...

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...

Agreements with highways authorities

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If you develop a site and your scheme includes new roads, you will probably want to get them adopted by the local highways authority.  This will shift the long-term burden of maintenance to the highways authority, but there may be short term costs...

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...

Register of Overseas Entities

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Legal Update: The Register of Overseas Entities came into force on 1 August 2022, with the aim of making UK property ownership by foreign companies and entities clearer and more transparent. Generally speaking, foreign companies and entities who own, intend...

The Building Safety Act 2022

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Building Safety Act 2022 – impact on developers, contractors and landlords The Building Safety Act 2022 is the Government’s response to the tragic Grenfell fire, and the first parts of the Act came into force on 28 June 2022. While the focus...

Property and Land Law

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Key points to consider as part of your business and farming family resilience.   When considering the issue of resilience specifically in connection with your agricultural business there are certain points where our team of specialist land law...

New Appointment Announcement

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Joseph McCullough has recently joined the Commercial Property team at Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors. Joseph will be focusing his 10 years of experience acting for both landlords and tenants, on servicing the many independent shops and café’s of...

Data Protection; Get it Right

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The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has recently imposed fines on several organisations for data breaches: Hampshire County Council was fined 100,000 for failing to implement effective contingency plans to protect personal data when...