The 2017 rating list cycle is due to close on 1 April 2023. The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) the government department that calculate business rate valuations operate a system called check-challenge-appeal that business rates payers must use if they dispute the valuation on their property. The cut off for any checks to the existing business […]
Jen Lemen explains Permitted Development Rights What are PD rights? PD rights allow certain types of development to be carried out without full planning consent being granted. This could, for example, facilitate certain changes of use. PD rights are generally limited (by Article 4 directions) in certain areas such as Conservation Areas, National Parks and […]
In this ongoing series, Property Investor Today will explore whether commercial to residential conversions – one of the biggest trends during the pandemic as the high street and offices have suffered more than most – will continue now that life has returned to something closer to normal. Here, in part 1, we check in with […]
Landlords of commercial property in England face further extensions to temporary laws that protect their commercial tenants from specified legal actions against them to recover rent arrears – and a new and unexpected ringfencing and arbitration procedure. First, the temporary moratorium against forfeiture of a lease for non-payment of rent has been extended by nine […]
It isn’t just during a pandemic that property gets closed up and not used. If you’re a tenant that decides it is no longer to operate a viable business from a property where you have a lease, it may be the better option to lock the doors. If you’re a landlord you may have a […]
‘Propertyweek’ the respected journal for property industry has reported that experts are predicting as few as 10% of commercial property tenants will pay their rent this quarter. The article, that subscribers can read in full, actually claims only 10% of rents will be paid. If we look at this another way maybe the prediction is […]
England only! Northern Ireland will be implementing a re-opening in early July with Scotland and Wales yet to confirm dates Information relating to the reopening of Pubs, restaurants and other sectors of the hospitality industry can be found at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19/restaurants-offering-takeaway-or-delivery? If you are a pub or restaurant operator and have any specific […]
Covid-19 – How we’re going to work through it! We’re a national company, meaning we travel the length and breadth of the country to provide professional services to the commercial property sector. During this period of crisis our ability to undertake physical inspections of property will be greatly reduced. From today, we will be working […]