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How to formalise a temporary rent reduction in a care home setting
Following the devastating number of deaths in care homes as a result of the pandemic, it is sadly not surprising that some care home business tenants are struggling to pay their rent. If you are a landlord of a care home and have been contacted to discuss rent reductions, this article will help you as…
Read MoreCalling time on the chargeable hour
When we set up Newmanor Law, we had a plan to shake up the commercial property market by embracing a new business model that puts the client at the centre of everything we do. And the best step any law firm can take to align with its clients is to abandon the billable hour. Research…
Read More25 years old and living with long COVID
Every single person has been touched by the COVID-19 pandemic this year, whether it be restrictions which have altered your ability to work, or you’ve had to cancel plans to see family and friends. Over the Christmas period, my whole family and I were struck down with COVID-19. After months of being hypervigilant and shielding…
Read MoreEverybody needs good NABERS
New Zealand and Australia have led the way in a lot of PropTech and Law Tech, they are also now leading the way with the launch of a new energy efficiency rating scheme for UK office buildings with NABERS UK. NABERS is already well established in Australia but was launched in the UK in October…
Read MoreExplaining Heads of Terms and their growing importance
Explaining Heads of Terms and their growing importance (Part one) 16 February 2021/Blog When we set up Newmanor Law, we not only wanted to be a specialist real estate law firm that did things differently, with agreed fixed pricing for our expertise, but a firm committed to delivering on our promises. It is this dedication…
Read MoreNiche Firm Network celebrates two years of successful collaboration
We have just entered our second year of virtual networking. Unwelcome as this is on many fronts, the Niche Firm Network has adapted proactively and positively to the new format and our virtual events programme is going from strength to strength. The Niche Firm Network was established in November 2018 by James Dakin and Karen…
Read MoreBeds and sheds in London – the future is bright
Will developments combining industrial and residential uses become a common feature throughout London? London needs 66,000 new homes a year. With online retailers such as Next promising next day delivery for an annual fee of less than £20, logistics companies need more space to sort and deliver parcels 24/7. Lockdowns 1, 2 and 3 are…
Read MoreWorking from home and the future of London’s office space
Working from home and the future of London’s office space 04 November 2020/Blog Authors Clodagh Wright Edmund Barnes To ditch, or not to ditch? In fact, this is the wrong question to ask when deciding what to do with your office space. Instead, focus on how you can adapt it and introduce modern working from…
Read MoreElectronic signatures – how they will speed up your property transactions
Electronic signatures – how they will speed up your property transactions 28 October 2020/Blog Would you like to complete your property transactions faster and save some trees at the same time? If so, opting to electronically sign your transfers, leases, legal mortgages and many other property documents is the solution for you. In this short…
Read MoreSome deals ensure you get noticed for the next one
During the current crisis and the government-imposed lockdown, quite understandably the number of commercial property deals being completed, dropped off with fewer quality properties coming to market and difficulties surrounding viewing and valuation thanks to social distancing requirements. There has been something of a recovery in the last month, but here at Newmanor Law, we…
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