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Opinion  |  24:06:20
Situation critical: Intu’s woes tell us that retail landlords desperately need Government support
Following the news that Intu is close to administration, Vicky Hernandez from our specialist Retail team looks at what this might mean for commercial landlords in the sector as well as the future of the high street.
Limitation period
Opinion  |  24:06:20
Another rent payment day: landlords’ choices
With another rent payment day upon us, our Real Estate and Property Disputes lawyers explore what options and remedies are available to commercial landlords.
Government sets up five task forces
Opinion  |  15:05:20
Five new task forces to facilitate re-opening of the economy sectors
The Government has unveiled five new task forces devoted to vulnerable sectors of the economy.
Oxford Circus
Opinion  |  24:04:20
New COVID-19 measures to ease pressure on beleaguered tenants
In his statement yesterday (23 April), Business Secretary set out measures to protect high street shops and other companies under strain from aggressive rent collection.
Guide for commercial landlords
Opinion  |  01:04:20
Coronavirus and your tenants: a commercial landlord’s guide
Commercial landlords: our Real Estate team offers guidance on dealing with tenants in these unprecedented times.
Opinion  |  31:03:20
Beyond the forfeiture moratorium: reinstating your lease
As a commercial tenant, you're safe – for now. However, the forfeiture moratorium under the Coronavirus Act 2020 is not a rental holiday. Unless you've agreed alternative arrangements with your landlord, your rent still falls due under the terms of the lease.
Rents in the time of coronavirus
Opinion  |  23:03:20
Rents in the time of coronavirus
The effects of the unfolding coronavirus crisis on commercial property occupancy have been nothing short of seismic. Pubs, restaurants and leisure centres across the country have closed. While not expressly told to close by the Government until 23 March, most retailers had already followed suit. All these businesses, along with many corporate occupiers – and their landlords - are feeling the pressure and grappling with the uncertainty.
Opinion  |  11:03:20
Ahead of today’s budget, UK retailers call for business rate reforms
As the UK high streets continue to feel the heat, the nation’s retailers have called on the Government to take steps to relieve the pressure on the sector and ensure a level playing field with online rivals.
Opinion  |  02:03:20
Initial reflections on Leasehold Housing Update Report from the Competition & Markets Authority
To read the report from the Competition & Markets Authority (“CMA”) and see that the CMA understands the plight of so many leaseholders and the urgency to address their problems will give much needed comfort to them.
Opinion  |  25:03:19
Clarity is key: Overage Agreements
Overage (or “clawback”) agreements are seen as complex and full of hidden traps. Ironically, the commercial rationale for agreeing them is often very simple.
Opinion  |  21:06:18
Development agreements – a key clause for landowners to ensure compliance
As a landowner, when you enter into a contract with a developer - whether it is an option agreement, promotion agreement, land development agreement or a hybrid of these - you do so in the expectation that they will largely fulfil their obligations without the need to go to law to enforce them. But what if they do not?
Opinion  |  07:02:18
Estate agents take note: the different forms of agency contracts explained
When acting for the vendor, you will typically market the property for sale, or offer the premises to let. You will have a written contract with the vendor, which will spell out, among other things, the terms upon which you are entitled to your fee. The contract is therefore essential.
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