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What are business rates reliefs?
With just six months until the publication of the Draft Rating List for Revaluation 2026, the House of Lords has dealt another blow to the business community by blocking the government’s proposed business rates reforms.
Spring Statement 2025: Key planning reforms and their impact
In yesterday’s Spring Statement, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced significant planning reforms aimed at boosting the UK's housing sector by accelerating housebuilding and stimulating economic growth.
What can we expect from the Spring Statement?
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, is set to deliver the UK's Spring Statement on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
Climate Resilience – How can commercial landlords prepare?
The impact of climate change on the world is ever more visible for us all to see - from the UK’s Storm Éowyn and the devastating wildfires in the US, to the latest floods in Gran Canaria.
Government EPC rating data shows positive progress but more must be done
The UK Government’s latest data on Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) highlights significant improvements in the energy efficiency of commercial properties.
What is Revaluation and what does it mean for business rates bills?
Business rates represent a major property overhead for occupiers of commercial property.
Are you paying too much in business rates?
Local authorities are in the process of issuing business rates demands for 2025-2026, but could you be paying too much?
Tenant Tactics: What can we learn from Sainsbury’s victory against their landlord?
Ground (f) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (the Act) is a frequently used legal mechanism by landlords to oppose a tenant's lease renewal.
Residential development land: Which is best – an Option Agreement or Promotion Agreement?
When considering development opportunities for residential land, landowners are often presented with two primary means of taking development forwards. Either through an Option Agreement with the developer, or a Promotion Agreement.
Which land disposal method is best for Local Authorities?
Since 2021, six Local Authorities in England have been declared bankrupt and, with one in four councils expected to apply for bailout agreements to stave off bankruptcy in the next two financial years, Local Authority purse strings have never been tighter.
What should we expect from the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 Reform?
The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (the 1954 Act) is a piece of legislation governing the relationship between landlords and business tenants in England and Wales. It has been in place for 70 years and, although tweaked over the years, has not been significantly reviewed since 2002.