All Legal articles – Page 10
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ProfessionalWhat constitutes turnover rent?
Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, turnover rent leases tended to be reserved for discount outlet villages and specialist retail units. Lockdown turned this position on its head. With retailers struggling to survive and landlords worried about voids, both sides looked for new ways to ‘share the pain’ (and potential gain) ...
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ProfessionalConflicting case law muddies the waters on some rent-free periods
To explore the question of when a tenant is entitled to negotiate a rent-free period, consider the hypothetical case of a commercial tenant that is in talks with its landlord over terms of a new 10-year lease.
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ProfessionalDesign break clauses carefully
There is a natural tension that exists between landlords and tenants negotiating a break clause. Broadly, a tenant will want the flexibility to bring a lease to a close easily, with the landlord wanting security of income. How they are worded will deliver both.
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ProfessionalDenser development could help meet UK housing needs
UK cities are among the least densely populated in Europe – but this must change to solve the housing crisis.
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ProfessionalLow-carbon retrofit: embrace the journey into the unknown
It is vital to keep pace with the issues that can arise during the complex task of reviving existing buildings
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ProfessionalQ&A: Five minutes with Yaron Rosenblum, co-founder and chief executive of Canvas Offices
Yaron Rosenblum, co-founder and chief executive of Canvas Offices, on how he got started in property, his top book and album picks, the superpower he wishes he had and his number-one travel destination.
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ProfessionalBuilt environment must brace for change as AI takes root
RICS report outlines how the sector can work with artificial intelligence as well as warning of its pitfalls.
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ProfessionalGetting to grips with EOR plans
The government recently launched its Environmental Outcomes Reports (EORs) consultation, superseding the existing framework of strategic environmental assessments and environmental impact assessments.
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ProfessionalQ&A: Five minutes with Huw Davies, head of ESG at commercial property consultancy Jones Hargreaves
Huw Davies, head of ESG at commercial property consultancy Jones Hargreaves, on his top book and album recommendations, the celebrity he’d most like to meet and his number-one travel destination.
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ProfessionalTake care with email signatures
The recent Court of Appeal decision in Hudson v Hathway has clarified that an email signature is sufficient for a party to transfer their beneficial ownership in a property, highlighting the implications of email correspondence between parties over important legal matters.
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ProfessionalRates reform brings some relief along with a bundle of red tape
On the surface, the changes proposed in the new Non-Domestic Rates Bill look positive.
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ProfessionalReal estate and construction go from adversaries to allies
A new guide aims to help developers and construction firms work more collaboratively in the UK and abroad.
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ProfessionalOwners must get set for personal liability under Building Safety Act
Much has been made of the new Building Safety Act (BSA), introduced last October, and rightly so as it introduces a raft of new responsibilities for building owners that need to be reviewed and implemented.
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ProfessionalProperty’s gender pay gap figures paint mixed picture
Analysis of 20 of real estate’s largest firms shows some perform better than others on gender pay equality.
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ProfessionalQ&A: Five minutes with Carlotta Dove, workplace strategist at design firm HLW
Carlotta Dove, workplace strategist at design firm HLW, on how she got started in property, her top TV and song picks, the celebrity she would most like to meet and the superpower she wishes she had.
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OnlineFirms make undisclosed settlement with over 900 people on Grenfell tower civil claims
A number of firms involved in the refurbishment of Grenfell Tower have agreed a settlement with more than 900 bereaved family members, survivors and local residents for their civil claims arising from the 2017 fire.
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ProfessionalUsing virtual worlds to inspire next generation in property
GLA-backed education initiative sees hundreds of young people envision Croydon’s future using Minecraft.
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ProfessionalNo fireworks but CRCA effective
When the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act (CRCA) 2022 came into force, it was hailed as a solution to the slew of commercial rent arrears issues brought about by the pandemic. One year since the act’s introduction, its use appears underwhelming on paper. However, this does not tell the whole story.
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ProfessionalQ&A: Five minutes with Tom Walker, co-founder and director of StuRents
Tom Walker, co-founder and director of StuRents, on how he got started in property, his top book and album recommendations, the superpower he wishes he had and his number-one travel destination
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ProfessionalBringing wellbeing to the fore
We often talk about how difficult it is to measure social value. This is especially true for mental health and wellbeing, yet almost every element of community development has a mental health and wellbeing component.
