These are concerning times for many. We want all of our clients to rest assured that our systems and processes continue to enable Parnalls to provide the full range of legal services our clients depend on. We have now put in place two new procedures to assist our clients as they navigate these uncertain times: …
In a period of just a few weeks, the arrival of the Covid-19 virus (Coronavirus) has dramatically reshaped society, the economy and the law. With new Government guidelines and legislation coming into force almost daily, it’s challenging for business owners and managers to know how best to protect their business and assets. For many, these …
As more aspects of business move online, there is a drive to do everything digitally. The process of buying and selling property has always relied heavily on paper, but there has been huge change over the last decade and more can now be done online. Commercial property investors want to take advantage of this, but …
If a tenant is not paying rent or service charges, or has breached other terms of the lease, the landlord has a right to end the lease by forfeiture. This is an important protection for a landlord of commercial property, but it can seem harsh for a tenant whose business is going through a difficult …
Recent stories in the press have focused on some of the problems associated with leasehold houses, and the government has now promised to ban the creation of any new ones except in limited circumstances. But what should you do if you already own a leasehold house? One possibility is to buy the freehold. Here Jenny …
Pubs are closing all too often nowadays and while this is a sad sight, it means there may be opportunities to find a new use for one as a commercial development project. If an empty pub is well-located, it could make an ideal setting for a new business, such as a care home, convenience store, …
Are you keen to escape the rat race with a move to the countryside? Maybe you would just like a bit more space or perhaps you have grand plans for a garden or even a rural enterprise. Whatever your motivation this will be a significant change and, as with any house move, there is lots …
The Tenant Fees Act 2019 came into force on 1 June 2019 and seeks to introduce protection for most residential tenants in the private rented sector in England. The Act covers restrictions on: the type and amount, of payments that landlords and letting agents can require from tenants of most assured shorthold tenancies, student accommodation …
Some of the world’s most successful companies have started at home or in a garage, but at some point it makes sense to move to business premises. Committing to your first commercial lease is an important step in the life of a young business and as it is a binding legal document, it is vital …
If you have land that is ripe for development, how do you go about ensuring you get the best possible return on its value? If you are not experienced in planning and construction, you are likely to need the expertise of a professional developer to enhance the value of the land. The two most common …
