Government seeks feedback on plans for a new ‘use class’ for short-term lets
On April 12, 2023, the government published a consultation to introduce a separate use class for short-term lets and associated permitted development rights in England. Amanda Marwood and Zakira Vika…
Sale of St Annes buildings supports town’s regeneration masterplan
The commercial property team at Harrison Drury has advised on the sale of two council-owned buildings in St Annes that will support the town’s ambitious regeneration strategy. The firm has…
Fish farm targets Yorkshire expansion after securing 15-year lease with Environment Agency
One of the oldest fish farms in the UK has expanded with a third site after securing a 15-year lease with the Environment Agency. The lease has enabled Costa Spring…
An outline of the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022
Over recent years there has been negative press surrounding the payment and review of ground rents charged on residential leasehold properties. This has led to reform in this area. Associate…
Commercial rent arrears – Do I have to pay rent if I closed during the pandemic?
Alex Walmsley, solicitor in our commercial property litigation team, takes a fresh look at the issue of commercial rent arrears caused by the coronavirus pandemic following a recent Court of…
The Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act
After the government has issued many press releases heavy on ideas yet light on detail, the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act is now in force, and the long moratorium has ended.…
Entrepreneur opens Thai restaurant with ‘street market’ feel in Lancaster
A business graduate from Lancaster University has opened a Thai restaurant in the heart of Lancaster. Jing Pongwisaitat, founder of TwoThai restaurant, seeks to offer an authentic Thai street food…
Harrison Drury helps PJM Property Investments Group acquire three new sites
Harrison Drury's commercial property team has helped an acquisitive property investment group to acquire three new properties in Central Lancashire. PJM Property Investments Ltd has acquired Cuerden Green Mill in…
Can a commercial landlord terminate a tenancy for occupation for its own use?
Alex Walmsley, a solicitor in our property litigation team at Harrison Drury, refers to a recent case Macey v Pizza Express (Restaurants) Ltd [2021] EWHC 2847 (Ch) to explain what…
New laws and Code of Practice for commercial rent arrears – what does it mean for you?
Alex Walmsley, solicitor in our property litigation team at Harrison Drury, looks at the government’s newly announced Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill and new Code of Practice for commercial rent arrears…
