Muscatt Black Graf managing partner Ian Pringle has been practising as a lawyer for more than 30 years. In addition to advising individuals and families on private client legal matters, Ian has extensive experience in residential property and commercial property,...
Commercial Property
Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 receives Royal Assent
The long-awaited Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 received Royal Assent last week… So, what changes received approval? Lease extensions are to be to 990 years rather than just 90 years. Freeholders to pay their own costs except in low-value claims....
New Powers for Companies House to Impose Financial Penalties on Overseas Property Owners
Overseas entity property owners who fail to register with Companies House can now be hit with more significant financial penalties under new Regulations which came into force on 1 May 2024. The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (Financial Penalty)...
Green Leases for Commercial Property
More commercial landlords are adopting sustainable and ethical solutions to their property development and management practices. This has been partly imposed by legislative change, which has seen environmental influences increasingly impacting UK property law....
What is a Commercial Property Dispute?
A commercial property dispute is a disagreement that occurs over real estate that is used for business activities. Disputes most commonly arise between landlords and tenants and can occur at different stages of the working relationship. Disagreements over the terms of...
Commercial Property Landlords: Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards Update
New regulations for commercial properties regarding minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) were introduced on 1st April 2023. The update applies to buyers and existing landlords of commercial property in the UK. Even before this update was introduced, it was a...
Top Tips for Signing a Commercial Lease
Occupying a commercial property is typically one of the most significant investments a business will make. Commercial leases are notoriously complex, so it is essential to be cautious and assess all relevant information, preferably with the assistance of a trusted...
Commercial Property: Unresolved Covid Rent Arrears
For those commercial tenants of viable businesses who have made as yet unresolved written proposals to landlords in respect of pandemic related rent debt pursuant to the Commercial rent code of practice following the COVID-19 pandemic - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), a timely...
The EWS1 Form. A Note of Caution
This issue is fraught with worry for many. Lenders and potential buyers of high-rise blocks and developments are increasingly anxious to have sight of an EWS1 Form but their concerns go further than the mere production of the form. Some potential buyers are unaware...