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    Restrictive Covenant Q&A – How to challenge them

    Restrictive covenants is one of the most Googled litigation terms year on year. Understanding what they are; establishing if one impacts you; and...
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    1954 Act Lease Renewals – a revision of the old or a fresh start?

    I work closely with my commercial property colleagues on lease renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (the Act). We act for both landlords...
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    Collective Enfranchisement: What you need to know

    Collective Enfranchisement offers leaseholders a valuable opportunity to acquire the freehold of their property, effectively ending their dependence...
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    Understanding Barriers to Possession

    A Guide for Landlords If you’re a landlord looking to regain possession of your property, serving a Section 21 Notice (S21 Notice) to your tenant...
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    Porter Dodson Secures Ambulance Station Leases

    Porter Dodson is pleased to announce its involvement in securing vital leases for HTG-UK's new Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS)...
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    Understanding Leasehold Costs: Ground Rent and Service Charges Explained

    If you own a leasehold property, you will be liable to pay various additional fees to the freeholder. This includes ground rent and service charges.
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    Community Spirit Restores Alhampton Inn: A Triumph of Local Collaboration

    For over 350 years the Alhampton Inn has been a gathering place for the residents of the Somerset village of Alhampton, near Shepton Mallet. When the...
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    Government's plan to aid housing development by reducing nutrient neutrality requirements

    Steve Farnham, Partner in Commercial Property and Rural Business, Land and Agriculture discusses the impact of the government's recent update to the...
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    Commercial Property Team secures Chelsea showroom for Vispring Limited

    Porter Dodson’s Commercial Property Team are delighted to have assisted Vispring Limited, the luxury British bed manufacturer, in the acquisition of...
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    Porter Dodson advise on the sale of Framptons Limited to Swedish firm

    Porter Dodson’s Corporate Commercial team recently supported local food and drink producer Framptons Limited with the sale of its entire issued share...
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    Unlocking Lease Surrender

    The process of surrendering a lease is a nuanced aspect of landlord-tenant relations that demands careful consideration. Trainee Solicitor, Jill...
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    Rent Review: When is it too late?

    We recently published a blog detailing the rent review process and the issues around serving a rent review notice. See Rent Review in Commercial...
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    What is Forfeiture?

    In property law, if the lease expressly provides, forfeiture allows a landlord to re-enter their commercial property following a breach of the...
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    Rent Review in Commercial Leases

    Most commercial leases contain a rent review clause; a mechanism which enables the landlord to review the rent at set intervals. The rent will be...
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    Everything You Need to Know About Restrictive Covenants

    When it comes to real estate, the concept of restrictive covenants plays a significant role in shaping land use and property development. These...
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    New Landlord Guidance - Understanding the Government's Damp and Mould warning

    In his latest monthly Q&A, Property Litigator Will Bartley highlights the importance of the new guidance for private and social landlords regarding...
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    Landlords' intention to redevelop - Ground F

    The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (the Act) provides tenants of commercial premises (exclusions apply) a right to renew their lease when the initial...
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    Porter Dodson advise on the purchase of Hotel Riviera Sidmouth

    Porter Dodson are delighted to have advised Unison Triumph Investments (UK) Limited on the recent acquisition of Hotel Riviera in Sidmouth –...
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    Porter Dodson secures site acquisition for Vispring Limited

    Porter Dodson’s Commercial Property Team recently acted for Vispring Limited, the luxury British bed manufacturer, in the acquisition of their new...
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    Energy Performance Update. Changes every landlord needs to be aware of

    Landlords of commercial premises beware; minimum energy performance standards are now in place which could lead to hefty fines for those in breach. ...
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    Trust Registration Service and Impact on Partnerships

    HMRC has recently updated the Trust Registration rules, extending the scope of the trust arrangements that are required to be registered in the UK.
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    Third Party Debt Orders – Can’t Pay? Or Won’t Pay?

    Often, the property disputes team at Porter Dodson are instructed by clients to secure a Court order directing a party to do an act (e.g. vacate a...
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    Commercial leases: the end of the fixed term

    When fixed term of a commercial lease expires, there may be various options available to the landlord or the tenant however, these options will be...
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    Developers - Beware your Neighbours’ Right to Light

    What are your neighbours' rights and what may be the consequences of an infringement? A property can acquire a right to receive light through its...
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    Business landlord update: lifting of the ban on forfeiture (re-entry) in England

    One of the most powerful remedies available to a landlord of commercial (non-residential use) property is the right of re-entry, described in leases...
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