Published: 1 Jul 2019
Category: Commercial Property News
At the end of June this year leading Gloucestershire based law firm WSP Solicitors wished a fond farewell to long standing Partner and Head of Property, Nigel Sherwood, as he retired from the firm. After qualifying as a solicitor in 1979, Nigel moved to Stroud and joined WSP in 1984 where he became a partner […]
Published: 26 Jun 2019
Category: Commercial Property News
Purchasing a Property at Auction Whether you want to buy a property to use as a business base or to expand your portfolio, auction can be a great opportunity. Buying a property at auction is not for the faint-hearted or the under prepared – once the hammer is down you are contractually liable to purchase […]
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 […]
There are two ways in which legal ownership of a property can be proved. Registered Property and Unregistered Property. What is the difference between registered and unregistered Property? Registered Property The Land Registry keeps a record of all registered property in England and Wales. The register includes all rights benefiting a property, who the legal […]
Our Charity Partner, Allsorts, are turning 10 this month and we are celebrating with them. In the last 10 years the charity has helped and supported over 1000 families. Allsorts are hosting their 10th Birthday Bash at Gloucester Cathedral on October 20th 2019 to mark this occasion. The event will be an evening of entertainment […]
On the evening of the 27th September 2019, brave WSP Solicitors staff, Judi Bonham, Catherine Green, Harriet Jones, Karmen Waldron and Sandra Wesolek walked across hot coals for charity. The team raised £600 in the process. WSP Solicitors’ Charity Partner, Allsorts, celebrate their 10th Anniversary this month. They are commemorating it with a variety of […]
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