Tenancy deposit schemes

Most residential tenancies in the UK are assured shorthold tenancies and generally the landlord or his agent will request a security deposit from the tenant...more

Selling Leasehold Flats - Hidden Costs

We often find that owners of leasehold properties, particularly flats in the London area, are unaware of some of the financial and other obligations if they want to sell. There are a number of hidden costs and other issues that may be faced - depending on the terms of the lease and the nature of the landlord or the managing agents...more

Planning Changes And Your Lease - A Recipe For Disaster?

Maryam Rahman, solicitor and Ben Hopps, partner at Sykes Anderson LLP discuss how the recent changes to the use classes system interact with leases of commercial property with the owner of successful nightclub and restaurant businesses...more