Thorough legal due diligence is the most important step a developer can take before committing to the purchase of a site. Identifying risks early protects the viability of the project, prevents delays, and ensures that any agreement for sale, option, promotion, or joint venture is...
Nick Davies, commercial property solicitor at HRJ Foreman Laws Solicitors talks about an Option, Promotion, and Overage Agreement, and how to structure a successful site assembly. ...
On 27 January 2026, the Government confirmed it will cap ground rents at £250 per year for existing leasehold homes in England and Wales. It’s a major step in leasehold reform aimed at reducing costs for owners and making properties easier to sell. ...
Over the next 18 months, 3 important legal updates are set to directly impact business operational costs & the value of commercial property assets....
We are proud to share some exciting news from the recent Hertfordshire Law Society Awards dinner, where our very own Orlagh Willis, Commercial Property Solicitor, received special acknowledgment. Orlagh was commended by the Law Society for achieving outstanding SQE (Solicitors Qualifying Examination) results, highlighting her...
Nick Davies, Director at HRJ Foreman Laws Solicitors considers the legalities of buying or leasing premises in the food and beverage sector. There are so many things to consider when you are running a restaurant, bar or cafe but with the right legal advice from...
On 19 November 2024, the Law Commission published a significant consultation paper, the first step in a two-part review of Part 2 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (LTA 1954). Chris Hook outlines the key elements of the consultation and what it could mean...
The Infrastructure Levy was introduced by the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023. In this article we discuss the legislation and what it means for property developers....
Landlords should be aware of some important aspects when preparing a commercial lease for their tenants. A generic lease is unlikely to cover everything that is needed. This can lead to unwanted disputes between the landlord and the tenant....
Many businesses are using or operating from rented premises. This means they will have agreed to the terms of a commercial lease and will be paying a market rent. But what exactly does signing a commercial lease involve? What should businesses know about a...