The law on commercial property and COVID has changed – what could that mean for you? The COVID-19 pandemic has had extensive consequences across the globe, with its rapid spread forcing the implementation of new policies and laws to adapt. As COVID restrictions and reliefs are being gradually lifted, it is important to consider what […]
If you are running a business at the current time, you can be excused for being slightly nervous about where everything is going and where we are likely to be in a few months or even in a few years. Since the last of the major Covid-19 related lockdowns, the UK has experienced a strong […]
Recently we considered what the future of the residential market may be, given the various Covid related (and non-Covid related) factors currently affecting the property market. On various news sites in recent days, there has been speculation about the future of the “office” as a physical entity. Particularly in the light of changing work behaviour […]
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has published new guidance for mortgage valuers acting for lenders on transactions involving flats in multi-storey buildings. This will come as welcome news to buyers and sellers alike. What has caused the hold-up in the market? The Grenfell Tower tragedy has had a significant and wide-ranging impact on […]
Do you have a commercial property lease? Do you have one and it is due for renewal? Are you thinking of taking a lease? If you answer “yes’ to any of these questions then it’s wise to understand what obligations you have under “Covid” (Coronavirus) restrictions. It’s also wise to think about what might happen […]
Are we seeing the end of the traditional commercial lease? Even before the arrival of COVID-19 there has been increasing disquiet over the perceived ‘onerous’ nature of commercial leases. The rise and rise of online shopping and the changing demands on the retail, restaurant, supply, logistics and manufacturing sectors have led tenants and, increasingly, landlords […]
There is some excellent advice in this article (click on the link below) that addresses some of the matters that concern both landlords and tenants in the commercial sector affected by Covid-19 issues. rhw can help with commercial leases as well as property management and property development matters. Have a read and if our commercial […]
There is a basic principle in law that the owner of a property will also own the airspace above that property, to such a height as is necessary for the ordinary use and enjoyment of it. This was established in the aptly named legal case Bernstein of Leigh (Baron) v Skyviews & General Ltd. Naturally, […]
This article will be of interest to landlords in the residential property sector. It provides a summary of the Tenant Fees Act 2019, which became law on 12 February this year. The Act is being implemented in two stages: on 1 June 2019 in part and then on 1 June 2020 in full. The Act […]
When Does the Law of Nuisance Protect the Privacy of a Home? Fearn and others v Board of Trustees of the Tate Gallery The owners of four flats in an expensive high-rise apartment block in Southwark have lost a privacy case against the Tate Modern. They had brought a claim under the law of nuisance […]
Whether it be buying or selling a house or renewing a commercial lease, choosing a property lawyer is one of the most important decisions you will make in relation to your property transaction. The end result of any transaction is likely to be as good as the quality of the work delivered by the professional […]
In October this year we left landlords and tenants around the country holding their breath for the outcome of the Supreme Court decision in S Franses Limited v The Cavendish Hotel (London) Ltd [2018] UKSC 62. Well the waiting is now over as the Supreme Court has now handed down its judgement in one of the […]
Does the existence of a restrictive covenant in Deeds mean that I can’t develop my land? Well the short answer is ‘it depends!’ The starting point is always to properly consider the exact terms of the restrictive covenant, in addition it is also important to remember that the simple fact that a restrictive covenant exists […]
The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) What are MEES? They are regulations which relate to energy efficiency ratings of commercial properties. The current ratings range from A-G, A being the most energy efficient and G the least. The regulations state that from 1st April this year any commercial property that has an Energy Performance Certificate […]
Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 Demolish or Reconstruct ground [s.30(1)(f)] to be considered by the Supreme Court – Part 1 S Franses Ltd v The Cavendish Hotel (London) Ltd (Judgement [2017] EWHC 1670 QB appealed) was heard by the Supreme Court on 17 October 2018. The decision will have significant consequences and landlords and tenants across […]