Published: 28 Jan 2019
Category: Commercial Property News
Cheryl Maynard WSP welcomes the arrival of Cheryl Maynard to the Stroud office. Cheryl joins the firm as a commercial property solicitor, and will be working alongside Nigel Sherwood, Amy Leivers, and namesake Cheryl Leigh. Cheryl’s career in commercial property so far has spanned 20 years. She trained at a major commercial practice in Bristol […]
Published: 30 Nov 2017
Category: Commercial Property News
Energy Efficiency New regulations which come into effect on 1 April 2018 require all properties to achieve a minimum standard of energy efficiency. Can you be sure that your property is compliant? As from 1 April 2018 landlords will no longer be able to grant a lease, or renew an existing lease, of commercial premises […]
Published: 20 Oct 2017
Category: Commercial Property News
Mixed Use Property The Chancellor of the Exchequer is reported to be receiving a record high revenue from Stamp Duty Land Tax (‘SDLT’) but the number of property transactions has fallen. The tax, particularly the Higher Rate charged to those who already own a property, is clearly proving costly for purchasers and may be swaying […]
Published: 31 Jul 2017
Category: Commercial Property News
Why is a Commercial Property Lease necessary? Having a written commercial property lease to govern occupation is beneficial to both landlords and tenants as it ensures both parties are aware of their respective obligations at the outset, and there is always something to refer back to if any issues arise. That said, it can be […]
Published: 19 Jun 2017
Category: Commercial Property News
Any conditions attached to a break clause must be strictly complied with. If they are not, the break will not take effect and the lease will continue. Commercial tenants with a break clause in their lease requiring vacant possession run the risk of ineffective termination due to failure to remove their belongings from the property. […]
Published: 8 May 2017
Category: Commercial Property News
If a tenant does not pay their rent, a landlord can be left without income from their property and unsure of their rights. One remedy available to a landlord is the ability to re-enter the property and thus terminate the lease. This is known as forfeiture. In order to be able to forfeit a lease, […]
Published: 27 Mar 2017
Category: Commercial Property News
The business premises from which businesses operate are integral, particularly for those that rely on their location to bring in customers/clients. It’s therefore important to consider what happens at the end of a lease term well in advance to avoid being left in a difficult position on expiry. Leases within the Landlord and Tenant Act […]
Published: 1 Mar 2017
Category: Commercial Property News
What should a Landlord’s solicitor do? Taking Instructions At the outset of each instruction we will require: documentation to verify your identity evidence of the origin of funds to be used in the transaction heads of terms setting out the agreed terms of the transaction Contacting the Tenant’s Solicitors We will write to the tenant’s […]
Published: 12 Feb 2017
Category: Commercial Property News
Buy to Let From 1 April 2016, anyone buying residential property in addition to their main home became subject to a 3% increase in the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) that would previously have been payable on the transaction in an attempt by the then Chancellor George Osbourne to make home ownership easier for […]
Published: 10 Nov 2016
Category: Commercial Property News
The premises from which a business operates are an integral part of a businesses day to day operation. This is particularly the case for businesses that rely on their location to bring in customers/clients, such as shops, pubs and other businesses with niche setup requirements that may not find it easy to relocate. It is […]
Cohabiting Couples & The Common Law Marriage Myth Resolution, an organisation that campaigns for improvements to the family justice system, reported that the number of couples choosing to tie the knot has in fact been steadily decreasing since the 1970s. Cohabiting couples are now the fastest growing family type. There are 3.3m cohabiting couples in […]
When left unrepaired potholes in roads and pavements can be a hazard to motorists, cyclists and pedestrians alike. These potholes could mean a trip to the garage, or they could mean something a lot more serious. When you are cycling, hitting a pothole can cause serious injury. Equally if you trip on a pothole or […]
WSP Solicitors has chosen to support Stroud-based charity Allsorts as Charity of the Year. Everyone at WSP was given the chance to nominate a charity for consideration, and Allsorts was selected after an employee vote. Choosing a charity partner is really important to the Firm, not least because of the support given to a great […]
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