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  600+ Business Solutions - New duties for private residential landlords

  On 1 June 2020 new minimum electrical safety standards came into force which most private landlords in England must meet. What are the new legal requirements that you need to be aware of?

  Published 08.07.2020 Click here
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  600+ Business Solutions - Efficient buildings: good news for tenants

  The rules that govern the energy efficiency of buildings are changing in April 2018. What are the key changes to be aware of and how could your business be affected if it’s a tenant or a landlord?

  Published 10.01.2018 Click here
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  600+ Business Solutions - Business rates during refurbishment works

  The Supreme Court has been asked to consider whether the owners of commercial premises are liable for business rates during refurbishment works. What conclusion did it reach?

  Published 22.03.2017 Click here
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  600+ Business Solutions - What are your business rates going to be?

  On 1 April 2017 new rateable values - which are used to calculate business rates - take effect. How can you check what your business rates are likely to be from that date and are you able to challenge a rateable value?

  Published 02.11.2016 Click here
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  600+ Business Solutions - The landlord wants to carry out works

  Let’s suppose that the landlord of your premises wants to carry out some fairly major remedial works to the building. Must they have regard to the impact that these works will have on your business?

  Published 08.09.2016 Click here
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  600+ Business Solutions - A permanent right to use your car park?

  The customers of a neighbouring business sometimes park their vehicles in your private car park. If you don’t put a stop to this unauthorised use, could the other business gain a permanent right to use your car park?

  Published 15.06.2016 Click here
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  600+ Business Solutions - Vacant property and business rates

  You’re considering buying some new business premises with a view to redeveloping and then occupying them. Will you be liable for business rates while they are unoccupied during the redevelopment phase?

  Published 16.12.2015 Click here
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  600+ Business Solutions - Exercising break clauses in commercial leases

  The commercial property market remains in freefall in many parts of the country. As a tenant you’re looking to take advantage of this by exercising a break clause in your current lease and moving to cheaper premises. Any problems?

  Published 22.01.2014 Click here
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  600+ Business Solutions - Clamping down on parking problems

  The directors are fed up with strangers parking on the company’s private property. Can they simply arrange to have these vehicles clamped, or is there now a safer (and better) alternative?

  Published 17.10.2012 Click here
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  600+ Business Solutions - Rent: can you deduct the cost of repairs?

  The company’s premises need some emergency repairs. Although the lease says that this is the landlord’s responsibility, they’ve not done anything yet. Can the directors sort out the problem and deduct the costs from the rent?

  Published 06.09.2012 Click here