If you are currently occupying a commercial property in some shape or form, there’s a high probability that you may be liable to pay business rates. Whenever a property or part of a property is used for non-domestic purposes, business rates are charged. This means that all kinds of premises like offices, pubs, retail stores, warehouses and yards will be...

There are plenty of possible scenarios as to why you may need to end a commercial lease before its official end date. At the positive end of the spectrum, your business may have unexpectedly outgrown your workspace. At the opposite end, your business may be struggling financially and downsizing to smaller premises with reduced overheads seems the only option. However...

Commercial property and casualty insurance, also known as commercial building insurance in the UK, is designed to provide peace of mind for commercial property landlords. Although it’s not a legal requirement in the UK for owners of commercial buildings that let out their properties to businesses, it offers comprehensive financial protection should the worst happen their investments. A commercial let...

Buying a commercial property and living in it is not something most people will have considered. However, with the availability of housing stock seemingly unable to meet demand, it’s an option that some are beginning to weigh up. This is a particularly pertinent point in the heart of central London, where it is estimated that 4.4% of the capital’s 300...

There is often a lot of confusion and misunderstanding when it comes to dealing with damp and mould in commercial properties. Although damp is more common in residential homes that are poorly ventilated and lack central heating systems, it’s also an issue within many commercial spaces across the UK too. As a business, you’ll want to take great pride in...

If you are a business that currently leases a commercial space from a property landlord and you’re thinking about subletting it to a third-party tenant, hold your horses. It’s not quite as simple as setting up a subtenant agreement and ensuring the rent continues to be paid to the property landlord. In most cases, you will require the landlord’s permission...

There’s no two ways about it, relocating your business from one commercial property to another can be a stressful, draining experience; particularly if there are any costly interruptions to your day-to-day operations. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be that way. With meticulous planning and scheduling it is entirely possible to pick a time of the year in which an office...

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) have been in existence since 2007, when it became law for domestic property sales with a minimum of four bedrooms. An EPC determines the performance of a property, providing an Energy Efficiency Rating and an Environmental Impact Rating. Both of which are important in determining how expensive a premises will be to futureproof and invest in...

Whether you’re requiring additional commercial space for a one-off project or you’re a start-up business wanting to agree terms on your first office unit without potentially damaging long-term commitments, short-term lets offer flexibility and freedom for businesses and individuals to take things at their own pace. You might also be a business seeking a short-term commercial property to act as...

If you are an entrepreneur or business owner seeking commercial property in the UK, it’s important to be mindful of the various classifications of commercial premises across the country. Typically, the local authority which has jurisdiction over commercial properties will define the classification of each individual premises. What does this mean? Put simply, town planners use these classifications to guarantee...