Expert advice, legal guides, and industry insights on commercial leases, property law, and business premises from our specialist solicitors.
Practical insights to help you navigate commercial lease matters with confidence.
What happens when the fixed term of a commercial lease is ending? A senior solicitor's guide to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, holding over, Section 25 and 26 notices, contracted out leases, dilapidations and rent deposits.
Read ArticleHow much does a commercial lease cost UK businesses? Learn about rent, legal fees, SDLT, business rates, service charges, deposits, insurance and hidden costs.
Read ArticleHow landlord buildings insurance works in a commercial lease, covering insurance rent, insured risks, rent suspension, claims and tenant responsibilities under an FRI lease.
Read ArticleCan a tenant sublet the whole premises under a commercial lease? Learn about alienation clauses, landlord consent, underleases, continuing liability and the 1954 Act.
Read ArticleIs full repairing liability a red flag in a commercial lease? Learn when an FRI lease is normal, when it becomes risky and how tenants can limit repair exposure before signing.
Read ArticleHow is open market rent calculated in a commercial lease? Learn about the hypothetical lease, assumptions, disregards, comparable evidence and the 2026 rent review reforms.
Read ArticleWhat should a tenant check about the landlord's title before taking a commercial lease? Learn how to investigate ownership, mortgages, restrictions, covenants and access rights.
Read ArticleWhat is base rent in a commercial lease? Learn how it is calculated and paid, how it differs from service charges and turnover rent, and how rent reviews work under the 2026 reforms.
Read ArticleLearn who pays for repairs, insurance and maintenance under a full repairing and insuring (FRI) commercial lease, and how to limit your liability with a schedule of condition.
Read ArticleFind out whether you need a solicitor for a commercial lease, what a lease solicitor checks, the risks of signing without advice and when to instruct one in England and Wales.
Read ArticleTaking your first business premises? Check these 30 essential points before you sign a commercial lease in England or Wales.
Read ArticleThe English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 brings major changes to upwards-only rent reviews. Here is what it means for new and renewed commercial leases.
Read ArticleUnderstanding the legal difference between a commercial lease and a licence to occupy, including exclusive possession, security of tenure and the risks of getting it wrong.
Read ArticleA complete guide to commercial leases in England and Wales — learn how they work, your legal rights, costs, risks and what every business should know before signing.
Read ArticleLearn the key legal differences between a business tenancy and a commercial lease, including security of tenure and rights under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.
Read ArticleA detailed guide to break clauses in commercial leases, including notice requirements, conditions, and strategic considerations.
Read ArticleHow to assign or transfer your commercial lease to another party, including landlord consent requirements and procedures.
Read ArticleUnderstanding your options for resolving commercial lease disputes, from negotiation and mediation to litigation.
Read ArticleA practical guide to negotiating key commercial lease terms — rent, break clauses, repairs and renewal options — and how to protect your position from the outset.
Read ArticleChallenging unreasonable service charges, recovering rent arrears, tribunal applications and resolving commercial lease disputes effectively.
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