Selling your business is one of the most valuable commercial transactions you will ever enter into, not only in terms of sterling, but in terms of letting go of an enterprise that you may have built from the ground up. There are a number of considerations to bear in mind when preparing to sell a […]
Having an employee breach a term of an employment agreement is stressful for any employer to deal with and can have significant ramifications for your business. Usually, when you have grounds to make a legal claim against your employee you will need to act quickly. Why? This is because these claims often involve former employees […]
What is chancel repair liability? Back in 2003, a couple were hit with a £100,000 chancel liability repair bill by the Parochial Church Council. They disputed the amount and ended up with a judgment against them requiring them to pay £350,000 plus legal costs. This case is now infamous in the UK and is a […]
Partnerships are one of the many forms of business vehicles available to those looking to go into business with others. It is common for partnerships to be formed at a time when there are significant financial outlays of starting a business, so having a partnership agreement drafted may not be an appealing prospect. However, boring […]
Accidents involving pedestrians are surprisingly common. The statistics make clear how vulnerable pedestrians are… In 2014, there were 19,239 slightly injured casualties, 5,063 seriously injured pedestrians and pedestrian fatalities made up 25% of all road accident fatalities…and we’re just talking about the UK here. There are several steps that can be taken to ensure pedestrian […]
Are you a landlord concerned about the numerous changes your tenant would like to make to your property and looking to protect yourself and your property? If yes, read on… Licences to alter are designed to protect your (the landlords) interest in a tenanted property so that damaging alterations which could diminish the property’s value […]
The endless wait is over. Finally, your solicitor has been in touch and announced that the contracts have been exchanged and within a couple of weeks, (or however long you and the buyer have agreed) your moving out date will arrive. Most people go into a state of panic. However, provided you have organised another […]
It is no secret that Britain is in the grips of a chronic housing shortage. In 2012/2013, an additional 108,109 new homes were built, one of the lowest years for homes being constructed since 1923. The UK needs to build at least 220,000 every year to keep up with the projected demand and this figure […]
In 2014, the value of the UK commercial property sector rose 15%, to £787 billion. According to the British Property Federation’s Property Data Report 2015, this growth was driven by investors being willing to pay more for a given rent, thanks to a recovering economy and a growing confidence in the commercial sector. With over […]
