ACQUISITIONS
AND DISPOSALS
We
act for a number of property investment companies and individual firms,
companies and persons in their buying and selling of all types of commercial
property and assisting with the general management of property portfolios.
BUSINESS
LEASES
The firm has wide experience in acting for both landlords and tenants
in the granting, renewal and assignment of business leases including obtaining
the relevant landlord's consents to assignment of existing leases.
RENT
AND REVIEWS AND DILAPIDATIONS
We liaise closely with valuers and surveyors acting for both landlords
and tenants, in dealing with rent reviews and the negotiations for property
repairs and maintenance, in particular following the service of schedules
of dilapidations.
DEVELOPMENT
We advise clients on the options open to them in developing their own
land or alternatively buying or selling land with a view to development,
including liaising with Town & Country Planning Consultants and Planning
Departments.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Environmental considerations are playing an increasing part in the searches
and enquiries made in relation to the acquisition of land, whether for
residential or for commercial purposes. They are used to determine various
issues including the impact of past development such as light or heavy
industry, the presence of underground tanks, particularly where fuel has
been stored, the attribution of responsibility for "seepage"
onto adjoining property. Other aspects covered could include flooding,
storage of dangerous substances, examination of sellers environmental
audit documentation and health and safety implications particularly in
relation to waste management.
Our experience
and knowledge of the relevant questions to be asked enables us to advise
our clients fully on the inherent risks involved. Our Partner, Richard
Luckes, based at our Saffron Walden office is a member of the United Kingdom
Environmental Law Association and is able to advise fully on all aspects
of environmental law. |
