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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.
Understanding ESOS: What to do and how to respond to enforcement letters
ESOS is an Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme which is a mandatory energy efficiency assessment programme for large organisations in the UK.
Gatwick Regional Industrial Market Update: Winter 2024
There has been reduced take up of industrial space so far this year across the Gatwick region as businesses put their relocations on hold. This has been reflected in the transactional data for 2024.
Autumn Budget delivers damaging business rates blow
Expectations from businesses on the UK high street were high following the promises made in the Labour manifesto to overhaul the outdated business rates system to create an ‘even playing field’ for them with their online counterparts
Residential Property Market Winter Update 2024
In October, Halifax announced that house prices had reached record highs. With buyer enquiries up by 14% according to the RICS Residential Market Survey, and the Bank of England cutting interest rates for the second time this year, there are positive green shoots for the residential market, as Head of Residential Property Gary Jeffries, explores.
Understanding Financial Viability Assessments (FVAs): A Guide for Housing Developers
Developers In property development, financial viability is a cornerstone concept, influencing decisions across every stage of a project.
VW Insider report reveals confidence returning to Thames Valley, Oxford and Surrey markets
Office market confidence is returning across the Thames Valley, Oxford and Surrey but a lack of new industrial supply remains a core issue for the commercial market.
Historic buildings face perfect storm as landlords face crippling maintenance costs
The UK is home to a vast array of historic buildings, many of which are still occupied and in use today. In fact, we have one of the oldest building stocks in Europe, with 32% of all non-domestic buildings built prior to 1919.
Pre-acquisition surveys: Failure to prepare, prepare to fail
A property survey or pre-acquisition survey provides a prospective occupier or buyer of commercial premises with an in-depth analysis of the building that they are proposing to lease or purchase.
Gatwick Industrial Property Update: H1
Overall, we have seen a good level of demand and take-up in most areas across the South East, despite the pace of industrial activity slowing from the highs of the Covid peak.
The modern portfolio: Integrating sustainability into property asset management
According to the UK Green Building Council, the built environment contributes around 40% of the UK's total greenhouse gas emissions.