Common Problems As A Commercial Tenant And How To Deal With Them

By Chris Bardsley

The majority of businesses need commercial premises to operate from, whether small or large, and many choose to rent at the expense of buying their own property. For these commercial tenants, there is a whole world of laws and regulations to navigate, which are not typical of private residential leasing. As a first-time commercial tenant…

Surrendering A Commercial Lease: Can Tenants Hand Back Keys?

By Chris Bardsley

Following an uncertain time in the country after recent political changes such as Brexit, the UK’s economy is facing a period of ambiguity. During these hazy times, it can leave commercial landlords vulnerable, especially in situations where a tenant is struggling and wants to get away from their lease obligations. In cases of formal insolvency,…

Roger Hannah acquires Kelsall Williams

By Chris Bardsley

From left to right; Joe Wilkinson, John Kelsall, Chris Kelsall, and Simon Cook Roger Hannah is delighted to announce the acquisition of Kelsall Williams, a highly respected Commercial Property Lease Consultancy practice based in central Manchester. This acquisition strengthens Roger Hannah’s established and accomplished Lease Advisory team, solidifying its position as one of the largest…

10 Rent Review Clause FAQs you Need to Know About

By CatherineKelly@roger-hannah.co.uk

Lease Restructure

By jbc_admin

In light of the evolving Coronavirus Emergency many commercial tenants are looking at their leasehold liabilities, while investors and landlords are seeking to minimise voids and maximise investment returns. At Roger Hannah we have a dedicated team of lease advisors that can help with negotiations to try and mitigate lease-related financial obligations and liabilities. The…

More Success for Roger Hannah Lease Advisory Team

By jbc_admin

On the back of a record breaking first 6 months to 2022 and acting on behalf of a Private Pension Fund as Landlord, the Roger Hannah Lease Advisory team have successfully agreed a lease renewal on a prominent south Manchester industrial estate achieving a 42% increase in rent. Roger Hannah Lease Advisory team have also…

Trade Counter Rent Review

By jbc_admin

On behalf of a Private Property Investment Company as Landlord, the Lease Advisory team have successfully agreed a rent review with a national operator on a trade counter unit of 12,500 sqft on the edge of Trafford Park in Salford achieving a 39% increase in rent. If you are a landlord or a tenant and…

A landlords right to recover costs for dealing with assignments & underlettings

By jbc_admin

The Upper Tribunal, in four recent decisions, considered the question of costs recovery by landlords when there is no express lease provision for the recovery of costs of dealing with tenants’ applications. It reviewed the effect of section 19(1) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1927 and Administration Charges provisions in the 2002 Commonhold, etc…

How do I navigate a Rent Review?

By jbc_admin

Tenants Demand Pandemic Lease Terms and Break Clauses

By jbc_admin

Many tenants, and in particular retailers are pushing landlords for pandemic clauses to be inserted into their leases. Since The COVID-19 Pandemic forced the closure of all non-essential shops, restaurants, pubs and other facilities on 24 March 2020, tenants who are in negotiation for a new lease are increasingly requesting additional terms to mitigate the…