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Commercial Property Guides for UK Tenants, Landlords and Operators
In-depth, plain-English guidance on Schedules of Condition, dilapidations, pre-lease advice and the wider building risks faced by commercial occupiers across the UK.
What Is a Schedule of Condition? A Practical Guide for Commercial Tenants
A Schedule of Condition is a written and photographic record of a commercial property at lease commencement. When attached to the lease, it limits a tenant's repair liability to the condition recorded.
Common Dilapidations Issues at Lease End and How to Manage Them
Most dilapidations claims involve the same recurring issues: repair, reinstatement, decoration and yielding up. Knowing what landlords typically claim, and what the law actually allows them to recover, is the foundation of any sensible exit strategy.
Pre-Lease Checklist: What Commercial Tenants Should Check Before Signing
A commercial lease is a long-term financial commitment. The right pre-lease checks limit exposure to repair, reinstatement and compliance costs that often surface years after signing.
Tenant Leasehold Property Risk: A Commercial Occupier's Guide
Leasehold property risk is one of the largest unmodelled liabilities most commercial occupiers carry. A structured view of repair, statutory and end-of-lease obligations turns it into a manageable, costed exposure.
Landlord and Tenant Building Issues: Resolving Disputes Fairly
Most landlord and tenant building disputes turn on three things: what the lease says, what the property actually shows, and what the parties did along the way. Independent surveying advice keeps those facts at the centre of negotiation.
Sector-Specific Commercial Property Advice: Retail, Office, Industrial and Franchise
Different sectors carry different property risks. Retail occupiers face shopfront and reinstatement issues. Office occupiers focus on services, fit-out and yielding up. Industrial occupiers manage roof, floor and yard exposure. Franchise networks need consistent advice across multiple sites.
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