Shifting market conditions, and a potential change to rent review rules mean SMEs may have more power in 2026 lease negotiations than expected. Discover what this could mean for your next commercial lease.
Perhaps it was a slow news day but watching the news over breakfast this morning I was interested in an article concerning local residents who turned out in their hundreds to help thousands of frogs and toads cross a busy road! So what does this have to do with planning decisions for commercial properties? From
The Government has announced changes to the Renters (Reform) Bill to protect vulnerable residents and improve the safety of homes for tenants. It has tabled amendments to make it illegal for landlords and agents to have blanket bans on renting to people who receive benefits or who have children – ensuring families aren’t discriminated against
As the economy appears to be taking a turn for the better and vacant units in town centres falling from 1 in 7 to 1 in 5 (Local Data Company Limited), landlords and tenants are still precarious about entering into leases of premises. There is a fine balance seeking to protect an interest and ensuring
The Government has introduced new measures to allow up to two flats to be built in office or storage space above shops without the need for planning permission. The previous regulations only allowed for one flat to be created above a shop without permission. The change is designed to help increase the number of homes