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As a result of the current economic and commercial landscape in Scotland, and the UK as a whole, commercial landlords are beginning to demonstrate a growing appetite for strengthened protections when entering into new commercial leases. In order to p

Business rates – or non-domestic rates as they are also known – are a tax levied on shops, bars, restaurants, offices and other commercial properties to pay towards Local Council services such as education, social care and waste management, to name a

What is Tacit Relocation? The principle of Tacit Relocation is asserting that commercial leases do not automatically conclude at their expiration date.The Lease can only be brought to an end by either party by serving notice to quit By not serving no

  The move to flexible working borne out the Covid pandemic has brought about a seismic shift in the way both businesses and employees view workspaces. According to the Guardian, more than half of businesses have evolved by establishing offices

What is an Energy Performance Certificate? An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is used to measure the efficiency of a building. Energy Assessors are responsible for producing the certificates, which remain valid for a period of 10 years. EPCs mus

  There are two options available to those wishing to take legal occupation of a commercial property: a commercial lease; ora licence to occupy. A lease and a licence to occupy are legally-binding agreements between an owner and an occupier that

As a landowner, you may have heard of the term ‘public right of way’ and wondered what it means. A public right of way is an area of land that is open to the public for passage, such as a path or roadway. In some cases, this right of way may be established through legal means, which can be complicated and frustrating for property owners. In this article, we will discuss what public right-of-way claims are and how to prevent them.

In leases, break clauses serve as crucial provisions that provide flexibility for both landlords and tenants. These clauses allow either party to terminate the lease before the expiration of the fixed term, subject to certain conditions and notice requirements.

The termination of leases in Scotland has been the subject of some discussion and, at times, can cause confusion, specifically the common law doctrine of Tacit Relocation. Tacit Relocation means that a lease will be automatically extended beyond its natural expiry or end date when the appropriate termination notice or notice to quit has not been served by either party.

There has been some discussion within the Scottish Government about the introduction of a single Use Class for premises within cities and town centres. The hope is that it will rejuvenate and encourage people to spend more time and invest in town centres, particularly after the Coronavirus pandemic.

Business Rates And Revaluation Business rates, also known as non-domestic rates, are taxes paid to the Scottish Government on the right to use and occupy commercial property. Business rates are based on the rateable value of a property. It is the Ind

Plans have been lodged in Edinburgh for a campus-style office development with a major focus on wellbeing and sustainability. The proposed site for Edinburgh Green is set within the existing site of Drummond House and the Younger Building in Edinburg