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  • 11 May 2017
  • Commercial Real Estate

Rights to Recreation Added to Possible Classes of Easement

The right to do something on someone else’s land (such as use a track or lay pipes) in perpetuity appears to be a pretty simple concept. In practice, what the law calls “easements” are more complex to define. A recent case has made the definition of what can constitute an easement wider.
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  • 02 May 2017
  • Commercial Real Estate

Found the perfect venue? Watch out for hidden costs

Starting up your own business can be tough, but dealing with the consequences of poor planning is even tougher. Real Estate partner Simon Ralphs and Clare Garner from Prestige Business Solutions outline the top things to look out for when searching for your perfect location
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  • 20 March 2017
  • Commercial Real Estate

Business Rates: Liability Where Property Undergoing Substantial Refurbishment

The Supreme Court recently considered whether commercial premises undergoing substantial redevelopment works had to be valued on the day of valuation for business rates as if they were still a useable office.
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  • 20 March 2017
  • Commercial Real Estate

Property Guardians – Assured Shorthold Tenants?

Property guardianship schemes have become a popular way for landlords to protect their empty properties from squatters and vandalism. For the property guardians, the schemes typically offer plentiful living space at low cost in otherwise expensive cities.
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  • 06 March 2017
  • Commercial Real Estate

Don’t be Hospitable to Cyber Attackers

Many key players in the global hospitality industry have fallen victim to cyber attacks over recent years, including the Hilton, the Trump Hotels and the Mandarin Oriental.
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  • 06 March 2017
  • Commercial Real Estate

Replies to Enquiries – Misrepresentation

The importance of giving accurate and full information in replies to enquiries has been underline by a recent case in which a tenant successfully counterclaimed against its landlord for the cost of remedial works for asbestos removal and associated costs of temporary accommodation.
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  • 25 January 2017
  • Commercial Real Estate

VAT Payable: Surrender of Lease or Exercise of Break Clause?

On the surrender of a Lease, it is always necessary to consider whether any VAT will be payable on any payment made by either the Landlord or the Tenant.
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  • 20 January 2017
  • Commercial Real Estate

Contractual Term of a Protected Lease

For the Landlord of commercial premises who has granted a protected lease, what options are available at the expiry of the contractual term?
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  • 18 January 2017
  • Commercial Real Estate

Real Estate Bitesize Series: Franchising – A good way to grow?

In this webinar our franchise expert, Simon Ralphs, will reveal his top property tips for franchisees looking to become part of a franchise. Should you wish to discuss any of the issues highlighted in the webinar or you would like further information on Clarkslegal, please email marketing@clarkslegal.com.
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