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Coronavirus

Rent suspension clauses and Covid-19

During the pandemic, the UK government imposed restrictions which resulted in some tenants being unable to use their property for the use permitted under the lease. Whilst many landlords were reasonable in re-negotiating the payment of rent during this time, others sent demands to tenants for full rent, as per terms of the lease.

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Posted in: Commercial Property Coronavirus

Recovering rent arrears from your commercial tenants

The past 6 months have been challenging for businesses across the UK, with the Covid-19 pandemic having serious implications on the economy. The property sector has received several pieces of Government guidance throughout this period, many of which have been of benefit to commercial tenants renting their business premises.

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Posted in: Corporate Recovery and Insolvency Commercial Disputes Coronavirus

The new Job Support Scheme: what do we know?

In his Winter Economy Plan announced today, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled a new emergency Job Support Scheme to help protect jobs.   

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Posted in: Employment Law Coronavirus

Covid-19 advice notice

We are pleased to announce that our office is now open. To prioritise the safety and wellbeing of our staff and clients, we will maintain a hybrid workforce.

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Posted in: News & PR Coronavirus

Planning law changes after the pandemic

As the Government continues to look for new ways to stimulate the economy and, in particular, the commercial property market following the Coronavirus pandemic, there has been a significant change in planning law through alterations to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987, as amended (“Use Classes Order”).

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Posted in: Commercial Property Coronavirus

Pavement Licence – a street level return to normality in Middlesbrough

To further aid the hospitality and leisure sector, which has been hard hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, the government has announced a new provision designed to encourage a safe return to local eateries.

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Posted in: News & PR Commercial Property Coronavirus

How we can help you get back to business

Headed up by Tees Valley Mayor, Ben Houchen, the Back to Business fund has been extended to help SME’s access professional support to aid the recovery from Covid-19.

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Posted in: News & PR Coronavirus

How will Covid-19 influence the future of commercial property?

As we all know, the Covid-19 pandemic has had a huge effect on the majority of businesses during the period of lockdown imposed by the UK Government, and will continue to do so whilst the lockdown is gradually eased and beyond. Even many businesses that saw little effect initially are beginning to see a slow […]

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Posted in: Coronavirus Commercial Property

The duty of good faith and contracts impacted by COVID-19

The government released non-statutory guidance on the 7th of May 2020 applying to all active contractual arrangements materially impacted by COVID-19. The guidance sets out that parties should act responsibly and fairly and support the COVID-19 response to protect jobs and the economy.

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Posted in: Corporate / commercial updates Coronavirus

Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill 2020 update

At the end of March, the Business Secretary announced a number of measures aimed at assisting companies during these uncertain times as businesses respond to the financial difficulties caused by the pandemic.

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Posted in: Corporate Recovery and Insolvency Coronavirus