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Leasing a Restaurant Property: Common Questions and Legal Insights

April 8, 2025
Tony Chauhan
Property Market News, Property Law, Commercial

Securing the right restaurant space is vital for the success of your business. However, the complexities of negotiating a restaurant lease can be overwhelming. Below are questions often raised about leasing a restaurant property.

Chancellor’s certain statement for uncertain times

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered a confident Spring Statement, aiming to instil certainty at home amid growing global uncertainty, highlighting opportunities for businesses — particularly in construction, defence, and tech — to benefit from the government’s growth plans.

The Renters’ Rights Bill: What Landlords and Tenants Need to Know for 2025 and Beyond

March 26, 2025
Umekalsoom Mazhar
Property Market News, General News, Property Law, Private

The Renters' Rights Bill, currently making its way through Parliament, is set to become law in 2025. This piece of legislation will bring significant changes to the private rented sector, impacting both landlords and tenants.

Don’t moth-ball your secrets when you sell

March 19, 2025
Mohammed Moula
Property Market News, General News, Property Law, Residential

Buying a home is one of life’s biggest investments — but when sellers keep secrets, it can lead to costly consequences. A recent High Court ruling over a £32 million London mansion infested with moths is a sharp reminder of why honesty is crucial in property sales.

How to negotiate a commercial lease

March 6, 2025
Harry Lee
Property Market News, Corporate, Residential, News

There are always two sides to a coin and it is no different when a landlord and tenant negotiate a commercial lease. Both parties to the lease are trying to get the best deal possible, and that is why it is important to understand the key points to negotiate.

Understanding the Building Safety Act 2022: Key Changes and What They Mean for You

February 17, 2025
Mohammed Moula
Property Market News, General News, Property Law

The Building Safety Act 2022 represents a major shift in how we approach building safety in the UK, with a particular focus on high-rise buildings.

Could fewer rental properties be the price of positive action for tenants?

February 10, 2025
Huseyin Huseyin
Property Market News, Property Law, Residential

The Renters’ Rights Bill is set to overhaul tenancy laws in England and Wales, promising stronger protections for tenants, including an end to ‘Section 21’ repossessions. Now in its second reading in the House of Lords, the legislation aims to curb unfair evictions, but concerns are growing that it could unintentionally shrink the rental market.

Understanding Defamation Law: Protecting Your Reputation

Defamation law is in place to protect individuals and businesses from reputational harm caused by untrue or damaging claims. If you have been the target of defamatory statements or are concerned about your own communications, it’s crucial to understand how defamation law works and how it can help you protect your interests.

How to avoid making mincemeat of estate planning

January 23, 2025
Manal Fouad
Family, Private, Residential

A will that was hand-written on the back of two cardboard food packages has been confirmed as legally binding by the High Court. Manal Fouad, Partner and Head of our Private Client team, takes a closer look.

Tree Preservation Orders

January 22, 2025
Harry Lee
General News, News

Trees and hedgerows are vital features of our landscape, providing essential habitats for wildlife, enhancing our environment, and contributing to the character of local areas.

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