Q. I own a commercial building that has just become vacant. I would like to rent it out again, and my agent has asked me for my EPC. What is it and do I need one?
An Energy Performance Certificate (“EPC”) certifies the energy efficiency of your building, and must be prepared by an accredited Read More
It’s not often that tenant consultation processes on residential service charges set pulses racing. However, the recent Supreme Court judgment in Daejan Investments v Benson & Others may at least provoke some heated debate. In a split Court, in which the majority was charged with “subverting Parliament’s intentions” by dissenting judges, a decision was reached Read More
You’re a landlord. A business tenant goes bust. Getting them out and getting the lease back may not be as easy as you think.
It can be especially complex (and galling) where your tenant is succeeded by a new business with the same management, the same name and the same suppliers, still in your premises. Read More
It’s the fifth year of the downturn and still we are casting around for good news. It was in short supply last week when the Local Data Company (LDC) launched their shop vacancy report at the Seventh LDC Retail Summit 2013, held at Hogan Lovells’ offices. The event was marked by a panel debate including Read More