A guide to leasing your commercial property

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Leasing commercial property

If you own commercial property, it’s likely that you’ve considered leasing it at some point. A lease is a contractual bond between the landlord and the tenant, that grants the tenant absolute possession of the property for a defined period.   For those who are new to leasing and want…

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The future of buy to let

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Future of buy to let

The buy to let landscape has changed dramatically over the last few years, with changes to law and legislation, and demand for more affordable housing presenting new opportunities for landlords.   We’ve taken a look at how the buy to let market has changed, as well as giving our best…

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What paperwork is involved in selling a house?

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How to handle a joint ownership property if one property wants to sell

In order to make the process of selling your home as smooth as possible, you’ll need all of the relevant paperwork to hand, but what are the documents required to sell a house?   If you’re unsure of what you’ll need to sell your property, look no further. In this…

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The commercial property conveyancing process when buying

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Commercial Property Solicitors

If you are in the process of purchasing commercial property, we understand that UK conveyancing processes can seem complicated.   Conveyancing is the act of legally transferring the ownership of a property from the seller to yourself as the buyer. The conveyancing process differs depending on whether you are the…

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The commercial property conveyancing process for selling

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Commercial Property Solicitors

If you are selling a commercial property, you will be aware of conveyancing process from when you bought the property.   In summary, conveyancing refers to the act of legally transferring the ownership of a property from you, the seller, to the buyer. However, it’s important to distinguish between the…

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When to contact a solicitor regarding your boundary dispute

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Boundary Disputes

Boundary Disputes may start as a minor altercation at first, however, if the underlying issue isn’t resolved the situation can escalate out of control. Taking the law into your own hands is risky and can often make matters worse.  That’s why it’s crucial to know when you should enlist the…

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What landlords need to be thinking about ahead of the EPC changes 2018

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Lightbulb - Energy Efficiency

From April 2018, there will be new minimum energy efficiency standards regulations for landlords of privately rented domestic and non-domestic properties to comply with.   The new legislation states that from April next year, landlords of the property types mentioned above must ensure that their properties have an Energy Performance…

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5 things for landlords to be aware of in 2018

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5 Things for Landlords to be Aware of

2018 has arrived and, with it, comes a number of changes to buy to let regulations that landlords must be aware of. From tax changes to discrimination rules, we’ve put together a list of the 5 most important buy to let changes, explained for residential landlords. Read on to find…

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Can a right of way be removed?

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Can a right of way be removed

Private rights of way are one of the most common easements you’ll come across as a property owner. This is when a right is given to a particular person or group to cross across another parties land in order access a property or piece of land. Regardless of whether you’re…

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Evicting a tenant: What should you do when they refuse to leave?

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Evicting a tenant

Evicting a tenant can be a difficult process in itself, however, if your tenant refuses to leave, this can escalate the situation even further.   Whilst it’s important to be aware of your tenants’ rights, you do not need to handle legal matters by yourself. Whether you need to compose an…

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