Landlord and Tenant: Reversionary Leases

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In these uncertain economic times many Landlords are Jumping at the opportunity offered by tenants who agree to extend their leases. Often this may take the form of a reversionary lease, a lease which is to come into effect on the expiry of the current lease at some point in the future, perhaps some years…

Landlord and Tenant: Points to Ponder in Commercial Leases

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Most standard commercial leases have an interest rate for situations where the tenant is in some sort of default. The rate will very often be 4% which is in practice very often too low to act as an incentive for tenants to pay their rent and other sums on time. You may wish to consider…

Empty Properties and the Risks to Charities linked To Business Rates Relief

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Full business rates are due on empty commercial properties that remain unoccupied after three months, six months in the case of industrial properties. However, charities occupying commercial property qualify for a mandatory 80% discount on business rates, provided the property is used wholly or mainly for charitable purposes. Local authorities also have the discretion to…

Government Deals a blow To Business as It Postpones the Business Rates Revaluation Until 2017

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The Government has delivered another blow to the struggling economy by postponing the 2015 rates revaluation until 2017. The effect of this will mean all businesses will continue to pay businesses rates based on “top of the market 2008 rents” for a further two years. The planned 2015 revaluation would have meant Business Rates being…

Roger Hannah Launches Manchester’s only dedicated commercial auction house

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Established in 1979, Roger Hannah & Co has grown to become one of the top 50 nationwide property consultants in the UK. With established offices in Manchester City Centre and Stockport we service the Greater Manchester area. With excellent regional and national knowledge, industry contacts and a highly qualified and professional team Roger Hannah &…

Dilapidations-acting for Tenant

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Roger Hannah & Co was appointed by Clear Channel UK Limited to act on their behalf and to defend a Terminal Dilapidations Claim.

The Tenants occupied business premises at Trafford Park under an FRI Lease. The landlord’s original claim amounted to almost £70,000.00 and Roger Hannah & Co successfully negotiated a settlement of just over £20,000.00.

Refurbishment of Chatham Street Spiritualist Union Church

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Roger Hannah & Co were appointed to provide advice in relation to the extension and comprehenisve refurbishment of Chatham Street Spiritualist Union Church. Our brief included the preparation of desgin, specification and tender documentation.

Liverpool One Redevelopment

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Roger Hannah and Co represented Clear Channel UK Limited who were affected by Grosvenor’s plans to redevelop Liverpool City Centre in a scheme known as ‘Liverpool One.’

The £1 billion plus development included 0.33 acres of land in the freehold ownership of Clear Channel UK Limited. CCUK Ltd used the site for advertising purposes, with 10 hoardings erected around the perimeter of the site.

Toxteth Street Compulsory Purchase Order

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Roger Hannah and Co acted for Adactus Housing Association in negotiations against Manchester City Council in the Toxteth Street Compulsory Purchase Order.

Roger Hannah successfully retain the EGi Most Active Agent 2012 award for Greater Manchester for the 3rd year running!

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Roger Hannah & Co’s Agency Department are pleased to announce that they have been awarded the “Most Active Agent in Greater Manchester” for the third successive year Every year, Estates Gazette announces which Agents and Surveyors have won their coveted awards across the UK regions. These regional awards are based on the total number of…