Commercial Property News

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...

Hughes Paddison welcomes Paul Engelbrecht

Gloucestershire law firm Hughes Paddison is delighted to announce the arrival to the company of a new Director, Paul Engelbrecht, to strengthen its established team of lawyers and to contribute to the firm’s ongoing success. Paul Engelbrecht will...

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Business names for limited companies

Have you ever had a case of deja vu when looking at the name of a shop? Ever thought you’d seen that name somewhere else before? It can be tricky deciding on an original business name which reflects your area of specialism, appeals to consumers and...

The "Granny Annexe" - matters to consider

The costs of paying for residential care in later life, and the impact on their estate, are quite understandably of concern to many of our clients. Many people decide to sell their home and move in with relatives, hoping that their family will be able...

Joint Bank Account - For Convenience?

A recent case heard in the UK Privy Council (whose Judges are for the most part Judges of the UK Supreme Court) has highlighted the need for care to be taken when making these arrangements.

In the case (Whitlock –v- Moree) the deceased was a 90 year old business man. At the time of his death he had a substantial sum in his bank account. The year before he died he added Mr Moree to his bank account.

Update in respect of Nuptial Agreements with Brexit in mind

This article by Jennifer Allen looks at the extent to which either pre or post-nuptial agreements will be taken into account by the Court and also looks forward to the impact Brexit may have on this area of law.