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Challenging times for social housing sector
Mar
As the increased strain on the public finance of housing associations continues, those organisations responsible for provision will have to source alternative income streams in an effort to meet the targets set for suitable properties. Combine this with further pressure from increasing...
Report reveals high retail unit vacancy rates in Lancashire towns
Feb
Figures recently released by the Local Data Company reveal 48,000 empty retail units in the UK in 2011, a figure which equates to 14.3% of all shops on the high street, in retail parks and shopping centres. This is predicted to rise further in the next couple of years with weak consumer...
2012’s new laws and their impact. Part two: The Localism Act
Jan
In this, the second instalment following my recent presentation to local businesses on new laws coming into force in 2012 and how they impact upon business owners, I turn to The Localism Act 2011. The Localism Act is the cornerstone of David Cameron's "Big Society” vision and brings about a...
High Court issue reminder over break clauses in commercial property leases
Jan
The High Court has issued a reminder for tenants in Avocet Industrial Estates LLP v Merol Limited and another [2011] EWHC 3422 (Ch) of the important in complying fully with any conditions attached to break clauses in a lease in order to validly exercise the break. Many tenants in the current...
Retail sector continues to look fragile
Jan
The results of Britain's biggest retailer Tesco were announced yesterday, revealing the shopping giant suffered its worst Christmas performance in decades. The continued squeeze on household budgets have damaged household names such as Thorntons, Halfords and Mothercare, but the slip of Tesco's...
