A lease is an agreement between a landlord and tenant for the exclusive use of a property for a fixed period of time. The tenant will pay rent to the landlord, and often pay service charge and a contribution towards the landlord’s insurance. The landlord will usually be obliged to…
Read moreSigns of professional negligence to look for when acquiring your business’ new premises
Professional negligence can come in many forms, from a variety of different industries. If this happens when acquiring your business’ new premises, the financial implications can be severe if you don’t act accordingly. As a result of negligent actions and poor advice you may have experienced at the hands of…
Read moreWarning: Correspondence misusing the name “David Simpson” and “Abacus Solicitors”
We have been informed by a Third Party that correspondence has been recently sent to them falsely claiming to be from David Simpson at Abacus Solicitors. What is the scam? The e-mail seen by us claims to be from Mr Simpson acting in relation to Letters of Administration in the…
Read moreThe rules of repossession of property with commercial premises
The rules of repossession of property with commercial premises The rules for repossession of commercial and residential properties are different with varying requirements for each procedure. In certain circumstances, commercial properties can be repossessed by peaceful re-entry by the landlord whereas residential property will almost always require a Court order…
Read moreProfessional negligence and your new business premises
Signs of professional negligence to look for when acquiring your business’ new premises Professional negligence can come in many forms, from a variety of different industries. If this happens when acquiring your business’ new premises, the financial implications can be severe if you don’t act accordingly. As a result of…
Read moreBoundary dispute resolution: What are your options?
Moving into your new home and meeting the neighbours is an exciting time in any homeowner’s life. In some cases, however, concerns and disagreements over property boundaries between your own property and that of a neighbour can occur, causing fallouts that may be difficult to resolve. If you have a…
Read moreHow you and your business can avoid falling victim to architect negligence
Across the UK, there are a number of towns and cities that are either currently developing their commercial areas, or have big plans to do so in the near future. Much of these developments are due to a favourable focus from particular industries within these areas, where startups from within…
Read moreYour cohabitation rights when buying a property together
Living together before marriage - known as cohabitation - is a popular stepping stone, however, some couples are now choosing it over marriage altogether. If you’re planning on taking a big step forward in your relationship by moving in together, chances are you’ve been thinking about a few things beforehand,…
Read moreYour cohabitation rights when moving into your partner’s property
There is a growing trend towards the number of couples who choose to move in together before marriage, with there being over 3 million partners across the UK who are now cohabiting. Making the decision to move in together takes some time and thought, and you may even go as…
Read moreA 7-step process to recovering debts owed to your business
Do you have clients and customers who don’t pay on time? Don’t worry, you’re not alone - there are thousands of companies in the UK who have this problem. However, there are ways of recovering the debts if you act in the right way. What is the debt recovery procedure?…
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