Commercial Property News

Acquisition of Units for McDonnell Price (Roofing) Contractors Ltd

Hughes Paddison recently acted on the successful acquisition of 3 Units for McDonell-Price (Roofing) Contractors Limited at the newly constructed Gabwell Business Centre at Quadrants Way, Hardwicke, Gloucester. McDonnell-Price initially approached...

Stoking the flames of housebuilding

Paul Engelbrecht visits the site of clients Dunedin Homes Limited and reflects on their level of activity and achievements

Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards - are you prepared?

New Rules from 1 April 2018: If a Landlord is going to let a commercial property after 1 April 2018 (or for existing lettings after 1 April 2023), they will have to comply with the MEES Regulations. Not all commercial properties are subject to the...

Hughes Paddison advise on acquisition of land for Badhams

The name Badhams is a very familiar name on many Gloucestershire high streets with its 18 pharmacist stores across Cheltenham, Gloucester, the Cotswolds and Forest of Dean. Paul Engelbrecht from Hughes Paddison has been working with the firm on...

Landlord Releases - The Pressure is On!

As a landlord, you might expect that once you have assigned your interest in a lease you will no longer be liable for any of the landlord covenants that you entered into when granting the lease. Unfortunately, the recent case of Reeves & Downing v...

Capital Allowances on Buildings

In The Hot Seat With Sara Crowther, Crowther Associates Chartered Accountants When a business calculates the profits on which it must pay tax it cannot deduct capital expenditure. One exception to this rule is capital allowances. These allow a...

New appointments to property team at Hughes Paddison

Hughes Paddison in Cheltenham is very pleased to confirm the appointment of Andrew Turner, Joanne Lacey and Nadia Santry into the property team. In addition we have also taken on invaluable support and administration staff to bolster the service offered...

Are you making the most of your Capital Tax Allowances?

Capital Tax Allowances are an often overlooked means of reducing a firm’s tax liability. Indeed industry estimates suggest that as many as 90% of commercial properties are unclaimed on and that the tax relief can amount to as much as 30% of the...

Preparing to Sell a Leasehold Apartment

Jane Witek of Hughes Paddison’s residential property team strongly recommends that you appoint solicitors as soon as you put your property on the market and request that they start to put together the leasehold information which will be required by...

Service Charges - Tips on how to avoid problems and save money

Paul Engelbrecht of Hughes Paddison Solicitors advises that there is an ever increasing debate on service charge issues between commercial occupiers trying to maximise savings, and landlords trying to recover as much as possible. Both parties have to...

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Benefits of Mediation for separating families

Every year Mediation Week 17-21 January 2022, lead by the Family Mediation Council (FMC) helps raise awareness of Family Mediation for those seeking a divorce.

Our aim is to let more people know about the benefits of family mediation and to encourage separating couples to think about family mediation as a way of helping them take control, make decisions together and build a positive future for them and their family.

Abuse of Power of Attorney

In recent years there has been a dramatic increase in people making Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) to give decision making powers to trusted individuals (“attorneys”) in the event of loss of mental capacity. The government is now considering updating the paper-based process introduced in 2007, to a more modern, digital method whilst ensuring that appropriate safeguards are in place. A consultation process has taken place to examine the LPA making process.

Hughes Paddison celebrates 2021 qualifications

Hughes Paddison is pleased to announce the qualification of Amy McCormick as a Solicitor into the Corporate and Commercial team, Jess Reynolds as a Legal Executive in the Residential Property team and Emma O’Brien as a Solicitor in the Family team. Hughes Paddison has a strong track record of training Solicitors and Legal Executives and enabling them to establish long and successful careers at the firm.

The Ins and Outs of Employment Contracts

Please come and join us for this information packed HR and Networking session in association with HR People Support sponsored by Hughes Paddison. Our own Kimberley Whalen-Blake, Employment Solicitor will be on the panel of experts at this very popular and informative HR and Networking event.

Hughes Paddison to take part in Seminar for start up businesses

Jon Rathbone from Hughes Paddison is taking part in a free online Seminar on 23rd June 2021, organised by Eagle Tower titled "How to make your New Business soar". It is specifically aimed at people who are thinking about starting a new...