Posts Tagged ‘Landlords’
The future of electronically signed property deals
History in the making In today’s digital world, there is an increasing demand for convenient methods of entering into legally binding real estate transaction documents. Just this past week, history has been made in the UK with the completion of the first electronically signed real estate transfer which did not require a witness. How was…
Read MoreNew register of overseas property owners fast-tracked by UK in response to the war in Ukraine
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has presented significant political and humanitarian challenges for Western governments; not least of all in terms of how to respond. The NATO countries have been careful to avoid military escalation beyond Ukraine’s borders and countries have provided varying degrees and forms of support to Ukraine. Perhaps the most unified response has…
Read MoreHow technology is giving lawyers the edge on advising in real estate
One of the key differences between Newmanor Law and mainstream law firms is that we actively embrace new ways of working and, in particular, the use of technology. For many firms, technology is a threat to their fee income because doing deals quickly reduces chargeable hours which translates to smaller bills. At Newmanor Law, our…
Read MoreHow 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 real estate 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.…
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 MoreThe traditional office isn’t dead – it’s just evolved!
Last week marked the first in a series of Newmanor Breakfast Talks on current issues affecting the commercial real estate industry.
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 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…
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