In the first part of this article we looked at some predictions relating to the commercial property market in 2024, covering areas such as office spaces, residential property and the retail sector.   We also provided a brief précis of the wider economic outlook at the beginning of 2024, as extrapolating from the second half of…

It’s always going to be tricky to make forecasts about something as wide-ranging, varied and dynamic as the commercial property sector in the UK, but in this, the first of two articles, we’ve rounded-up some of the key real estate predictions for 2024, as set out by a range of respected and authoritative voices such…

If you occupy a commercial property or rent one out to a tenant then it’s vital that you understand the principles underpinning the agreement between the two parties, and in particular whether this agreement takes the form of a lease or a licence. The two forms of commercial rental agreement have many similarities but differ,…

Reflecting on a recent conversation with a Newmanor Law client, when we posed them the question, what does good service look like to you, we were surprised by their answer. Firstly, although they had worked with different law firms for decades, we were the first firm to ask them this question. Secondly, after explaining that…

If landlords ever need a reminder that a decision to exercise a break right in a lease should be backed up by well presented, thought through evidence then the recent County Court case BMW (UK) Ltd v K Group is essential reading. The key term that the Court was asked to decide which is of…

If there was any doubt surrounding the UK’s building safety regulations, then 2017’s Grenfell Tower tragedy served as a stark reminder to everyone. In the aftermath the government conducted a full review into the cause of the tragedy and the validity of the building and fire safety regulations surrounding it. In 2018, a report entitled…