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Giving up possession on a break: the importance of yielding up vacant possession for conditional break clauses
In uncertain times, business tenants will look to minimise their property commitments in order to reduce costs. One of their options may be to exercise a break in a lease if such an option is included. However, case law has demonstrated the importance of tenants (and landlords) strictly complying with any conditions that are attached […]
The Unintended House in Multiple Occupation
Instructing property guardians to occupy a vacant building may break the law if an HMO licence is not obtained following a ruling in the case of Global 100 Ltd v Jimenez and others.
Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 – The Long-Awaited Introduction of the Register of Overseas Entities
The Government has for some time promised to introduce a register requiring overseas entities holding UK property to identify its beneficial owners, in its effort to increase transparency in UK property ownership and reduce the attraction of the UK’s property market to money launderers. Indeed, we last blogged about the potential overseas entities register in […]
Top Tips for Commercial Landlords as Pandemic Restrictions Ease on Rent Arrears
Under s.82 of the Coronavirus Act 2020, a moratorium has been imposed on all landlords in England who have been prevented form forfeiting commercial leases on grounds of arrears with effect from 26 March 2020. Those restrictions are currently due to come to an end on 25 March 2022.
NFTs and Real Estate – The Purpose, Prospects and Possibilities
In March 2021 Twitter founder Jack Dorsey sold his very first Tweet as an NFT for $2.9 million. Around the same time the Land Registry ran a series of pilots to explore the possibility of using blockchain technology, such as NFTs, to provide some much needed modernisation and efficiency to the property buying process.
Blue plaques and what they mean for a property owner
Blue plaques can be found on buildings throughout London marking where prominent historical figures have lived and worked. The scheme was founded in 1866 and is now run by English Heritage. Similar schemes are run outside of London by local authorities and organisations.
Cladding Crisis – finally, a workable solution or more empty promises?
The Housing Secretary has detailed the government’s plan to “reset” its approach to building safety in order to “protect leaseholders and make wealthy developers and companies pay to fix the cladding crisis”.
Property Fraud – What to Look Out For
In an increasingly digital world, real estate transactions have become a major target for fraudsters in recent years, with figures showing that property fraud has cost the UK Land Registry more than £70 million over the past 14 years. In 2020 alone, the Land Registry paid out £3.5million in compensation for fraud related cases. Despite advances […]
I’m buying a listed property - How do I check a recent kitchen extension was done with the right approvals?
If you’re looking to buy a house which is listed, it will no doubt be a unique and interesting property full of character. However, you are right to be aware that the fact it is listed means there are additional controls over any works to the property
Save the Date - Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) regulation changes for commercial property on the horizon
As you’ll be aware from some of our previous articles, energy efficiency is a hot topic in the property world, and more changes are on their way regarding the minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) for commercial properties in the UK.

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