Commercial Property / September 30, 2025 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

Commercial Leases Shake-Up: Government Move to Ban Upwards-Only Rent Reviews – How 2025–2026 Reforms Affect Rent Reviews and Renewals The commercial property sector in England and Wales is preparing for one of the most significant […]

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Commercial Property, Recent Landlord News | Latest Landlord news 2025 / September 26, 2025 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

COVID-Era Commercial Rent Arrears: The UK Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022 and Scotland’s Divergent Approach The COVID-19 pandemic brought significant disruption to the commercial property sector across the United Kingdom. Government-imposed lockdowns, trading restrictions, and

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Commercial Property / September 3, 2025 / By Michelle Windsor

Commercial Rent Review Reforms: What They Mean for Landlords What Is Changing The Government has proposed banning upwards-only rent reviews in new commercial leases. At the same time, tenants will gain statutory powers to trigger

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Commercial Property / August 28, 2025 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

Commercial Property Landlords: How to Self-Manage Effectively Across the UK Managing commercial property in the UK can be both rewarding and demanding. Many landlords rely on agents to manage the day-to-day operations of offices, shops,

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Commercial Property / August 25, 2025 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

What About Alterations and Fit-Out? When negotiating or managing a commercial lease, one of the most common areas of discussion is alterations and fit-out. Tenants often want to adapt the premises to suit their operations,

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Commercial Property / August 22, 2025 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

When Can I Forfeit the Lease? Forfeiture is one of the most potent remedies available to a commercial landlord. It allows the landlord to terminate the lease and regain possession of the property when a

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Commercial Property / August 21, 2025 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

What Should Go in Heads of Terms? When negotiating a new commercial lease, well-drafted heads of terms (also known as HoTs) provide the essential framework for the final lease agreement. According to the RICS Code

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Commercial Property / August 21, 2025 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

How are Protected Lease Renewals Started and Opposed? Protected lease renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (“the 1954 Act”) are a cornerstone of commercial property law in England and Wales. Business tenants enjoy

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Commercial Property / August 14, 2025 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

How to avoid renewing a tenant’s lease on commercial property in England Why clarity about renewal matters We are often asked how to avoid renewing a tenant’s lease on commercial property in England without triggering

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Commercial Property / August 13, 2025 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

Should I Buy Commercial Property in Oxford, UK? Oxford, UK, is globally recognised for its academic excellence, rich history, and cultural prestige. Beyond its status as a university city, Oxford offers a thriving business environment,

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