What happens when a commercial lease expires?

What happens when a commercial lease expires?

A tenant’s legal position when their commercial lease expires will largely come down to if the lease adheres to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. Commercial tenants normally stay in a property when their lease has expired either because they are still in negotiations...
How to change a residential property to commercial

How to change a residential property to commercial

For many individuals wanting to start a business, finding the right building to base your day-to-day operations in can be very challenging, especially given the often extremely high costs attached. So, even if you do find the right commercial building for your...
What is fixed fee conveyancing?

What is fixed fee conveyancing?

Fixed fee conveyancing is a term used to describe a pre-agreed price set for the legal service that is being provided. So, the price you are quoted at the start of the process before work starts should be the price you pay after the work is completed. ‘Fixed fee’...
What are conveyancing searches?

What are conveyancing searches?

Conveyancing searches, also sometimes referred to as property searches, are public authority enquiries that help you get more information about a property you intend to buy. For example, searches may inform you about flood risk, details surrounding access rights, or...
Reasons for mortgage withdrawal after exchange

Reasons for mortgage withdrawal after exchange

Having a mortgage application withdrawn after contracts have been exchanged is quite rare, but it can happen occasionally, and when it does it can be very distressing for buyers who were just inches away from owning their own home. In this guide we’ll be exploring the...
How to make money from commercial property

How to make money from commercial property

The commercial property market in the UK has seen a big increase in demand from investors after the uncertainty that came from the decision to leave the EU. This led to record levels of investment in London and with the UK’s profit potential for commercial property...
Top tips for buying a business

Top tips for buying a business

If you’re wanting to buy an existing business instead of starting a completely new venture from scratch, there are some important things you’ll need to consider first. In this guide, we’ll be going through the ten top tips you should be aware of when you’re buying a...
How do house auctions work?

How do house auctions work?

House auctions can be a great way to grab a bargain or buy a property quickly. In the past, auctions were mostly attended by cash buyers and investors looking for a project. Over time though, all types of buyers attend auctions, even if they’re buying a home using a...
Can you remortgage early?

Can you remortgage early?

If you’re interested in remortgaging, you might assume that you need to wait until you’re existing deal ends before you can even get the ball rolling, which isn’t necessarily true. If your current mortgage deal is going to end within the next six months, or you’re...
Conveyancing process for buying a business

Conveyancing process for buying a business

From a legal point view, every business bought is unique with its own specific combination of factors and legal issues that need to be dealt with. However, there are similar aspects that are common to the majority of business sales. In this article we’ll be looking at...