News & Insight
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All Articles by Anthea TaylorLocation Spotlight: Mayfair
Before you buy, find out the trends and facts about this affluent London neighbourhood.
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All Articles by Melanie LuffBuying Offices: What You Need to Know
Setting up an office is a major step in the launch or expansion of any business – for one thing, it’s visible proof that your initiative is well past the planning stage and is actually up and running.
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Guides by Raj ChallYour EPC Assessment – What to Expect
You own a commercial property, and you’re selling or creating a new lease. Or you’ve finished construction on a commercial property and you’re going through the building warrant process. In each case, you’re required by law to provide an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).
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Guides by Raj ChallEnergy Performance and Commercial Property — Simplifying the Legal Stuff
Regulations in England and Wales are different from those in Scotland. This means that commercial property owners with UK-wide portfolios need to be aware of more than one set of legislation — or at any rate, that they need advisers who have that awareness.
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Guides by Raj ChallHow Do EPCs Impact the Value of Commercial Property?
Generally speaking, the better your EPC rating, the better the impact on the value or marketability of your property. Tenants and buyers are understandably more attracted to properties where they’re less likely to need to carry out extensive alterations.
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Blog by Nicky TatleyEmpty Commercial Property? Open a Pop Up Shop
Nicky Tatley looks into the growing trend for pop-up shops on our high streets, and what it could mean to the commercial property industry.
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Guides by Raj ChallSBEM Made Simple
If you’re creating or altering a commercial building with floor space of more than 50sqm, it will be subject to Simplified Building Energy Modification (SBEM) calculations. Part of your building control application, they’re used to predict CO2 emissions and make sure your premises complies with regional building regulations.
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Blog by Jo ThornleySeller Confidentiality: What to Reveal and When
Making sure you reveal the correct details about your property will mean that you are far more likely to find a buyer
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Guides by Raj ChallCommercial Property in Scotland: Your Complete Guide to Section 63
Are you based in Scotland? Do you own a commercial property or a property unit more than 1000sqm in size? And are you thinking of selling or creating a new lease? If so, you’re probably subject to Section 63 legislation.
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Blog by Nicky TatleyWhat is Residential Investment?
The residential sector has its own specific sub-sectors, investment routes, regulations and issues to consider.
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Guides by Melanie LuffHow to get a Commercial Mortgage
From finding the best deal to scheduling your repayments, PropertySales.com talks you through getting a commercial mortgage.
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Blog by Jo ThornleyBuying a Storage Warehouse: What Are the Benefits?
A Lack of storage often means that companies who want to produce new products or stock existing products to meet a potential demand cannot do so without space constraints, limiting their chance of being able to grow their business.
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Blog by David PottinghamNegotiation Tactics: How to Get the Price Down
Whether taking out a commercial let for the first time or trying to negotiate a new deal with a landlord, getting the best price will always be key for businesses.
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Guides by Jo ThornleyCalculating the Value of Commercial Property
Calculating the value of commercial property can often be a complicated and laborious process.
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Guides by Melanie LuffBuying Commercial Property Through a Pension Fund: SSAS or SIPPs?
Many investors will tell you that buying commercial property through a UK pension scheme is hugely beneficial, but many individuals, especially new entrees to the sector, are unable to determine which pension vehicle is the best for them.