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Market Rent Guide 2019

TLC Market Rent Guide

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Tenants Rights under the 1954 Landlord & Tenant Act Reinstated

After almost five decades of complex Landlord and Tenant Litigation arguments, with a strong bias towards Tenant Representation, we were astounded by the judgement that Landlord, Cavendish Hotel, could throw out their Tenant, S. Franses, who, for many years, had occupied a prime retail unit, under the Hotel on the corner of Jermyn Street and Duke Street St James.

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1,500 SQ FT CITY PENTHOUSE OFFICE LET TO FINANCE COMPANY

The Lorenz Consultancy were instructed to market part of the floor, comprising 1,500 sq ft fitted accommodation, and after a relatively short marketing campaign, a subtenant was secured for a term of 2 years.

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How can a lease end?

The appropriate method of termination depends on whether the lease has the protection of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, which party wants to bring it to an end, whether the lease is coming to its contractual end or one party wants to get out of it early, and whether the tenant is in breach of any of the lease terms.

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What to do when there is no Schedule of Condition

In Dem-Master Demolition Ltd v Healthcare environmental services Ltd [2017] CSOH 14 the Outer House of the Court of Session considered the interpretation of the repairing clause in a commercial lease which referred to a photographic schedule of condition but the schedule of condition had never been prepared.

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2,321 SQ FT OFFICE ACQUIRED FOR ESTABLISHED MARITIME LAW FIRM

We were retained by Jackson Parton Solicitors, to source suitable office space for relocation, driven by lease expiry.

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LONDON COMMERCIAL PROPERTY SECTOR SET TO SEE RECORD INVESTMENT DESPITE BREXIT

Latest figures show that the uncertainty surrounding Brexit negotiations is not having impact on the London’s Commercial Property sector

London has been named the top European economic city, making the UK the most attractive country for employers

The UK has been dubbed the most attractive country for employers and staff, with London retaining its crown as the top European economic city, according to a new report.

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40,000 SQ FT INDUSTRIAL PREMISES ACQUIRED FOR INTERIOR DESIGN / FURNITURE COMPANY

A friend of the firm asked us to handle the negotiations of 3 industrial units, comprising 40,000 sq ft in West London.

Rent Review Checklist

Over 10% of Rent Reviews will have to go all the way to Expert or Arbitrated Determination by the end of 2018, so it's important that Tenants are prepared.

Retailers and Restauranteurs - Check out your Landlord before signing a lease

Many Landlords today are trying to avoid their Tenants enjoying the protection of The Landlord & Tenant Act by granting excluded leases. Research your Landlord.

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Both investor and occupier demand in the UK’s commercial property market edged up during the third quarter of 2017

Both investor and occupier demand in the UK’s commercial property market edged up during the third quarter of 2017 but there is more caution around the central London market, the latest analysis report shows.

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TLC GUIDE TO COMMERCIAL RENT REVIEWS

Download our Commercial Guide to Rent Reviews. Get informed, get expert help, and get ready for the toughest market ever. What to do and how to get expert help.

Tenants beware when relying on your quiet enjoyment clause - 5 things to consider

Tenants beware when relying on your quiet enjoyment clause. The recent case of Timothy Taylor vs Mayfair House will create Case Law to be utilised in the future. Here are 5 things Tenants need to consider.

Read this before signing a lease outside The Act

Landlords no longer need to contract outside the 1954 Landlord and Tenant Act to preserve the value of their assets.

A Risk Premium? The Market Now is Busier than Ever

A Risk Premium? The Market Now is Busier than Ever

4,250 sq ft Short Term Fitzrovia Offices Let to Tech Company

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3,200 sq ft Self Contained Building in Central Mayfair Lease Assignment Exchanged

3,200 sq ft Self Contained Building in Central Mayfair Lease Assignment Exchanged

Former Gentlemen's Club Sold to Owner Occupier for Development to Self Contained Office

Former Gentlemen's Club Sold to Owner Occupier for Development to Self Contained Office

2,500 sq ft Knightsbridge Office Acquired for Major Wealth Management Company

2,500 sq ft Knightsbridge Office Acquired for Major Wealth Management Company

Former Lap Dancing Club Sold Subject to Planning to Publishing Firm for Owner Occupation

Former Lap Dancing Club Sold Subject to Planning to Publishing Firm for Owner Occupation

'We consulted with The Lorenz Consultancy Agency Team when searching for warehouse premises and a London showroom for our expanding furniture business. The team sent us a great selection of properties, we settled on one we liked with good transport access (as we have lots of deliveries in and out) and the Lorenz team negotiated a superb deal for us. A charismatic team with unrivalled experience and skill, and it shows!'

- Ben Hall
Loft Interiors

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