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Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards: Anticipating changes in NI and exploring available tax relief for landlords
Recent research published by CBRE NI indicated that 75% of Belfast office stock may be obsolete by 2030 if energy efficiency legislation already in place in England…
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The Levelling Up and Regeneration Act: how far do the new disclosure requirements go?
The Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 provided new legislation dealing with a raft of real estate matters. One area which will be particularly impactful is the…
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Landlord and tenant: fitting in a fit-out
In order to agree a letting a landlord might agree to grant a tenant a rent-free period reflecting the time and expense incurred by the prospective tenant in making…
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Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Green lease renewals and energy expectations
A recent decision has provided useful guidance on how a request to insert energy efficiency clauses into leases during a lease renewal will be treated.
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The Renter’s (Reform) Bill 2023: Understanding the proposed changes
The Renter’s (Reform) Bill 2023 was recently introduced to Parliament, delivering a Government pledge to ‘level up the quality of housing in all parts of the countr…
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Helpful tips for anyone new to investing in commercial property
Buying a commercial property can often be a good investment opportunity. We detail helpful tips which every purchaser should consider when buying a commercial prope…
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MEES Regulations from 1 April 2023: the next chapter for commercial landlords
Commercial landlords need to be aware of the impending changes affecting properties in England and Wales resulting from the MEES Regulations and the steps they need…
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What are the VAT implications of lease variations?
It has become more common in recent years for landlords and/ or their tenants to want to change the terms of their commercial lease. We discuss the potential VAT im…
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Associate director strengthens building consultancy team
Gateley Vinden has strengthened the building consultancy team in the North West with the appointment of Nick Coffey as associate director.
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Covid-19: Will the rent suspension clause cover it?
This article considers whether a standard rent suspension clause tied to insured risks will extend to cover forced closure during COVID-19, with reference to recent…