Legal Article
01 Nov 2019
Environmental issues are increasingly becoming a major concern within society and inevitably a key priority forming part of government policy. In the context of commercial property, this is most noticeable with the rules on ascertaining the energy efficiency of properties, by way of an Energy…
Commercial Property
Legal Article
31 Oct 2019
The increasing global environmental socio-economic awareness means that there is now a wealth of environmental laws and issues in practice which overlap with some areas of property law, in particular leases. What do Landlords want? As landlords will be keen to make sure that the tenant will be…
Commercial Property
Forbes News
16 Oct 2019
Contained within most commercial leases will usually be a clause that is referred to as "compliance with laws". The purpose of this clause is to determine the responsibility of adherence with the particular rules and regulations that relate to the property and its use, and more often than not…
Commercial Property
Forbes News
02 Oct 2019
Forbes Solicitors is celebrating after being recommended in 15 Legal 500 categories and ranking as a Top Tier Firm, with 35 lawyers listed as recommended. Forbes' category recommendations are up one from last year, with Contentious Trusts and Probate being ranked for the first time. The…
Commercial Property
Legal Article
02 Oct 2019
When purchasing or leasing agricultural land, one of the main unknowns can often be the environmental condition of the land in question. Farming practices often make agricultural land vulnerable and susceptible to contamination from waste products or potentially harmful materials that are used as part…
Commercial Property
Forbes News
26 Sep 2019
Danish retail chain Søstrene Grene is set to open a new store in Manchester city centre after being advised on the lease of the site by Forbes Solicitors. Søstrene Grene sells contemporary and affordable Scandi furnishings and crafts and has 250 stores across Europe. The store concept…
Commercial Property
Legal Article
17 Sep 2019
Where a residential property is a house in multiple occupation (HMO), the person who has control of, or manages, the property must obtain a licence from the local housing authority (LHA) as required by the Housing Act 2004 (HA 2004). Under the HA 2004 a property is automatically classed as being a HMO…
Commercial Property
Forbes News
15 Aug 2019
Forbes Solicitors, one of the North's leading legal firms, has appointed Helen Marsh as a Partner in its Commercial Property team. Helen, who is based at the firm's Central Lancashire office, advises on a full spectrum of commercial property law issues including sales, purchases and leases…
Commercial Property
Forbes News
22 Jul 2019
On all Commercial Property transactions it is recommended that standard pre-contract searches are carried out, whether they are absolutely essential does depend on the type of transaction proceeding. For example, should you be purchasing a commercial property with a lender involved then searches must be…
Commercial Property
Forbes News
02 Jul 2019
Are you aware of the important changes affecting Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT)? When there is a reportable property transaction, there is a requirement to inform H M Revenue & Customs (HMRC) by submitting a Stamp Duty Land Tax Return Form (SDLT) and paying the necessary SDLT payment. At…
Commercial Property
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