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Heads of terms for a commercial lease set out the key points of the deal before the legal drafting begins. It’s the commercial summary: the bones that the full lease then gets built around. It’s tempting to treat it as a formality and rush through it to get to the “real” paperwork. That’s a mistake. […]

On a lease of any length, the rent you agree at the start usually isn’t the rent you’ll pay throughout. Most leases include a commercial lease rent review: a point, often every three or five years, where the rent can be adjusted. How that adjustment is calculated is one of the most important commercial terms […]

A break clause in a commercial lease gives either the landlord or tenant the right to end the lease early — but only if the right conditions are met. A break clause is one of the most valuable things a tenant can have in a commercial lease: the difference between being locked into a ten-year […]

Most people who sign a commercial lease don’t think much about land registry lease registration. They get the lease signed, hand over the keys, and get on with things. Then someone mentions the lease should have been registered — and suddenly there’s a problem. Here’s what you need to know, and when you need to […]

Taking on your first commercial lease negotiation is exciting. It’s also, if nobody’s warned you, the moment you discover just how much there is to negotiate — and how much it matters to get it right. If you’re looking for practical tenant lease advice before you sign anything, you’re in the right place. This guide […]

Void periods on commercial property are one of the most costly problems a landlord faces — and many of them go on far longer than they need to. Every landlord knows that feeling. The previous tenant has moved out, you’ve got a new one lined up, terms are agreed — and then you wait. And […]

Not sure whether you need a commercial lease or a licence to occupy? This plain English guide explains the key differences and helps UK landlords and agents choose the right option.

Stamp Duty Land Tax. Not exactly a phrase that gets people excited. But if you’re signing a commercial lease in the UK, SDLT is something you need to understand — because getting it wrong can mean unexpected bills, penalties, and a very awkward conversation with HMRC. The good news? It’s not as complicated as it […]

It’s one of the most searched questions in commercial property — and if you’re asking whether you need a solicitor for a commercial lease, you’re not alone. The honest answer is: it depends. This guide explains when a solicitor is essential, when you can do without one, and what your alternatives are in the UK […]

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