Forbes News
24 Jun 2020
Leading law firm Forbes Solicitors has made 35 promotions as it continues to strengthen its commitment to people development and recognise outstanding client service. There have been seven promotions to Partner across a number of the firm's specialisms and offices throughout Lancashire and…
Commercial Property
Legal Article
11 Jun 2020
COVID-19 is having a huge impact on our daily lives as well as our businesses and, in particular, those who want to grant or take leases of commercial properties (including those who have already exchanged contracts on these types of transactions) are unquestionably anxious about the potential…
Commercial Property
Legal Article
10 Jun 2020
Selling a property at auction can provide a number of benefits including: · A quicker process than standard market selling; · The property can potentially reach an increased audience through the auction house's marketing, potentially resulting in greater buyer interest than…
Commercial Property
Legal Article
03 Jun 2020
As the government eases lockdown restrictions and shops and offices begin to re-open, tenants will naturally be considering what their landlords are doing to ensure that multi-let buildings are safe for them, their employees, customers and visitors to return to. Conversely, landlords will be…
Commercial Property
Legal Article
02 Jun 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has seen a surge in coronavirus-related scams. With fraudsters exploiting Covid-19 fears, now more than ever is the time to ensure that your property is adequately protected against property fraud. Property fraud can be committed on any type of property. However, the Land…
Commercial Property
Legal Article
01 Jun 2020
Despite the challenges faced as a result of the lockdown measures introduced on 23rd March, auction house Pugh have proven that it is still very much possible to buy and sell property even with social distancing measures in place. They have effectively moved all their auction room sales to online sales…
Commercial Property
Legal Article
27 May 2020
The most obvious answer is to simply buy the property, as a company asset, from the company. But there is another option - to buy the company itself! Whilst this may not be the immediately obvious choice, there can be benefits to this - but each option needs to be considered on its merits. Here are some…
Commercial Property
Legal Article
18 May 2020
An unveiling of a package of measures to kick-start the housing market during the current crisis will go a long way to help property developers and personal conveyancing clients of Forbes. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has published measures to assist the market,…
Commercial Property
Legal Article
14 May 2020
Covid-19 has generated financial uncertainty across the economy. Consequently, tenants are more frequently approaching landlords to request rent reductions, rent free periods, and to alter rent payment dates in an attempt to share the financial risk and cashflow impact. The first part of this…
Commercial Property
Legal Article
14 May 2020
The recent Court of Appeal decision in Borwick Development Solutions Ltd v Clear Water Fisheries Ltd [2020] EWCA Civ 578 addressed the thorny issue of whether rights in respect of fish contained in fishing lakes transfers upon sale of the property or whether they are in fact retained by the seller…
Commercial Property
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